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One Pan Egg Breakfast Sandwich With Ham, Cheese and Jam

This one pan egg breakfast sandwich cooks the eggs and toasts the English muffins right in the same skillet—then finishes with melty cheese, warm ham, and a swipe of jam for the perfect sweet-and-savory bite in under 10 minutes.
Amanda
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Serving Size 1 sandwich

Equipment

  • Large skillet (10–12 inch)
  • Spatula
  • small bowl
  • Fork or whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 English muffins split
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices ham
  • 2 slices cheese cheddar or American
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons jam strawberry or raspberry; adjust to taste
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Crack the eggs into the skillet. Gently break the yolks with the edge of a spatula (or leave whole if you prefer), then season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Immediately place the English muffin halves cut-side down on top of the eggs. Press lightly so the muffins “grab” onto the eggs. Cook 1–2 minutes until the eggs are mostly set.
  • Flip each muffin half so the egg is now on top. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and let the muffins toast in the butter for 30–60 seconds.
  • Top each muffin half with a slice of cheese, then add ham on top of the cheese. Cover the skillet for about 30–60 seconds until the cheese melts and the ham is warmed through. (If you don’t have a lid, use a sheet pan or foil.)
  • Remove from heat. Spread jam on the bottom muffin half, then stack the top half to form a sandwich. Serve hot.

Notes

Medium-low heat helps the egg set without burning the muffins. The jam sounds unusual, but it’s the sweet-and-savory finish that makes this sandwich pop—strawberry, raspberry, or apricot all work. Swap ham for bacon, turkey, or sausage, or skip the meat for a vegetarian version. Leftovers keep 1–2 days refrigerated; reheat in a skillet to bring back some crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcal | Protein: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 430mg | Sodium: 1350mg