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20-YEAR HERO
The 10-Minute Egg Sandwich I've Made Weekly for 20 Years
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5.0 (420)|(2 Reviews)Toasted English muffin layered with a fluffy fried egg, sautéed spinach, and melted sharp cheddar.
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By Kris Osborne (Recipe Developer)•Published May 3, 2026
⏱ 10 mins
Simply Recipes / Kris Osborne🔥 310 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Ready in 10 minutes flat.
- Infinitely better and cheaper than fast-food breakfast sandwiches.
20-YEAR HERO
The 10-Minute Egg Sandwich I've Made Weekly for 20 Years
The definitive morning and lunchtime sandwich: an English muffin toasted dark, filled with an egg fried in foaming butter, a quick handful of wilted garlic spinach, and melted sharp cheese. Difficulty: Super Easy.
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings1 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat or sourdough English muffin, split and toasted
- 1 large fresh egg
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 slice sharp cheddar or American cheese
- 1 tsp butter for skillet & salt and pepper
Directions
1
Fry egg and wilt spinach
Melt butter in small skillet. Fry egg to desired doneness; push to one side and wilt spinach in remaining butter for 60 seconds.
2
Melt cheese and assemble
Place cheese over hot egg in skillet to melt. Stack spinach, cheesy egg, and top muffin.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Cover the skillet with a lid for 30 seconds to melt the cheese completely over the egg.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories310 kcal
Protein16g
Carbs26g
Total Fat16g
Sodium: 460mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
