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A freshly made 5 minute breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese, and bacon

Spicy Cheddar & Spinach 5-Minute Breakfast Sandwich

This quick and easy breakfast sandwich combines a spicy kick with savory cheddar and fresh spinach, all ready in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Toaster
  • Small non-stick pan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 English muffin
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese (or 1 tbsp shredded)
  • 1 slice pre-cooked ham
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter or a spray of cooking oil
  • salt and black pepper A pinch of
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped spinach

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Toast the English muffin.
  • Heat a non-stick pan with butter or cooking spray, then crack the egg into the pan.
  • Season the egg with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and spinach; cook until the whites are set, then flip.
  • Cook for 30 seconds more, adding cheddar cheese on top to melt.
  • Warm the pre-cooked ham in the pan alongside the egg.
  • Assemble the sandwich by layering the muffin, egg with cheese and spinach, ham, and the other muffin half.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast on busy mornings. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.