Ingredients:

For the Sandwich:

• 2 English muffins, halved
• 2 large eggs
• 2 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 slices of ham (thick-cut preferred)
• 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Hash Browns:

• 2 frozen hash brown patties (or homemade if you’re feeling ambitious!)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or butter for extra crispiness)
• A pinch of salt

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Instructions:

Step 1: Toast the English Muffins

1. Lightly toast the English muffin halves in a toaster or under the broiler until golden and crispy. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Eggs

1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
2. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your preference—sunny-side-up, over-easy, or fried hard. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. For a sandwich-friendly size, gently break the yolks or use an egg ring to keep them tidy.

Step 3: Heat the Ham

1. In the same skillet, add the ham slices and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, just until warmed and slightly browned.

Step 4: Assemble the Sandwich

1. Place one slice of cheddar cheese on the bottom half of each toasted English muffin.
2. Add the warm ham slices, followed by the egg. Top with the other muffin half to complete the sandwich.

Step 5: Cook the Hash Browns

1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the frozen hash brown patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt before serving.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

1. Plate the sandwiches alongside the crispy hash browns, grab your favorite hot sauce (optional), and enjoy!

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Pro Tips:

• Cheese Melt Perfection: After assembling the sandwich, pop it in the oven for 2-3 minutes at 350°F to ensure the cheese is perfectly melted.
• Upgrade the Muffins: For extra flavor, butter the English muffin halves before toasting or spread a thin layer of mustard or mayo on the sandwich.
• Add Greens: Feeling fancy? A handful of spinach or arugula adds a nice freshness to the sandwich.

 

Pro Tips:

• Cheese Melt Perfection: After assembling the sandwich, pop it in the oven for 2-3 minutes at 350°F to ensure the cheese is perfectly melted.
• Upgrade the Muffins: For extra flavor, butter the English muffin halves before toasting or spread a thin layer of mustard or mayo on the sandwich.
• Add Greens: Feeling fancy? A handful of spinach or arugula adds a nice freshness to the sandwich.

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This breakfast feels like a mini celebration—quick enough for busy mornings but special enough to make the day feel extra cozy. Branden likes his hash browns dunked in ketchup, while I’m a sucker for a drizzle of hot sauce on the sandwich. However you enjoy it, this combo is pure breakfast bliss! Let us know how yours turns out. 😊

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