Loaded Breakfast Sandwich (Printable Version)

Stacked with creamy avocado, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg on toasted bread for a satisfying morning.

# What You 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 -
  • The contrast between the crispy toasted bread and the velvety avocado creates this magical texture that makes you forget youre eating something homemade instead of from a fancy brunch spot.
  • You can customize every element to your hearts content while keeping that perfect protein-fat-carb balance that actually keeps you full until lunch.
02 -
  • Room temperature avocados and cheese make a world of difference - cold ingredients straight from the fridge can prevent proper melding of flavors and leave cold spots in your otherwise warm sandwich.
  • The order of operations matters tremendously - cooking bacon first flavors the pan for everything else, and toasting bread before cooking eggs ensures nothing gets cold while waiting.
03 -
  • Mash half the avocado with a fork and slice the other half - the mashed portion acts like a spread that stays put while the slices provide those pure avocado moments.
  • If youre making multiple sandwiches, use the oven method for bacon (bake at 400°F for about 15-18 minutes) to free up stovetop space and ensure all sandwiches are ready at the same time.
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