Loaded Breakfast Sandwich (Printable)

A hearty sandwich stacked with avocado, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and egg on toasted bread. Ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or brioche)
02 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for toasting)

→ Proteins

03 - 4 slices bacon (or turkey bacon for alternative)
04 - 2 large eggs

→ Dairy

05 - 2 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss, American, or preferred cheese)

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)
08 - 1 handful baby spinach or arugula (optional)

→ Seasonings

09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5–6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Wipe the skillet and melt half the butter. Toast the bread slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining butter if needed and fry eggs to your preference (sunny side up, over-easy, or scrambled). Season with salt and pepper.
04 - While eggs cook, layer one slice of cheese on two of the toasted bread slices so it melts slightly from the bread's heat.
05 - Top each cheese-topped slice with 2 bacon strips, sliced avocado, tomato, and spinach or arugula if using.
06 - Place a cooked egg on each stack, then crown with the remaining toasted bread slices.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally cutting in half for easier eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It combines every breakfast craving into one handheld meal that actually keeps you full until lunch.
  • You can prep most of it in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your coffee.
  • The creamy avocado balances the salty bacon in a way that feels almost too perfect to be accidental.
  • It's flexible enough to swap ingredients based on what's in your fridge without losing any of the magic.
02 -
  • If you add the avocado too early, the heat from the other ingredients can turn it brown and mushy, so layer it just before the egg.
  • Toasting the bread in the same pan as the bacon gives it a subtle smoky flavor that ties the whole sandwich together.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying eggs, they need space to cook evenly without steaming.
  • Letting the bacon drain properly makes a huge difference, nobody wants a sandwich that drips grease all over their hands.
03 -
  • Let the bacon cool completely before layering it, warm bacon can wilt your greens and make the avocado slide off.
  • If you're making multiple sandwiches, keep the toasted bread warm in a low oven while you finish the eggs.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut through the sandwich cleanly without squishing all the layers together.
  • Don't skip seasoning each component separately, it's the difference between good and unforgettable.
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