Bacon and Egg Muffin
The ultimate handheld breakfast: bacon and egg in a soft muffin. Basic is a quick fried-egg-and-bacon bap; Better adds a toasted English muffin, melted cheese and brown sauce; Ultimate brings dry-cure bacon, a soft poached egg and homemade hollandaise.
Nut-free
Budget version
Fried egg and value bacon in a soft white muffin with ketchup.
Per serving£1.20
Total cost£2.40
Time15 min
Ingredients for 2
- 2 white muffins , halved
- 4 slices streaky bacon
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
Method
- Fry the bacon in the oil over a medium heat until crisp, then set aside.
- Crack the eggs into the same pan and fry to your liking.
- Lightly toast the cut muffins.
- Fill each muffin with bacon, a fried egg and a squeeze of ketchup, then sandwich together and serve.
Equipment
- frying pan
- toaster
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Fried egg and value bacon in a soft white muffin with ketchup.
Better
Toasted English muffin with smoked back bacon, melted cheddar and brown sauce.
Ultimate
Dry-cure bacon and a soft poached egg under homemade hollandaise on a brioche muffin.