Egg, Canadian Bacon, and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe

Egg, Canadian Bacon, and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe

  • 2 English muffins or rolls
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup coarsely grated Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
  • 8 think slices Canadian bacon
  • 4 large eggs
  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Split muffins or halve rolls and spread cut sides with 2 tablespoons butter. On a baking sheet broil muffins or roll halves, cut sides up, about 4 inches from heat until lightly toasted. Divide cheese between bottom halves of muffins or rolls and broil until cheese has just melted.
  3. In a 10-inch non-stick skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook bacon, turning once, until heated through and just golden. Arrange bacon on cheese.
  4. In same skillet heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and crack eggs into skillet. Season eggs with salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes, or until whites are set on bottom but still runny on top. With spatula gently turn each over and cook 2 minutes more, or until yolks are just set. With a spatula gently transfer 2 eggs to each bottom half and top with remaining muffin or roll halves.