Our Best Breakfast Sandwiches

September 05, 2019
Sara Tane
There is no food more perfect than the breakfast sandwich—sorry, we don't make the rules. Nothing unites quite like warm eggs, a savory piece of sausage or some nice veggies, and a slice of cheese. Bring something special to your breakfast or brunch with these breakfast sandwich recipes—we’ve got everything from chicken biscuits to waffle sandwiches and even some breakfast tacos for good measure. 
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Breakfast Biscuit Sliders

PHOTO BY DANIEL AGEE
Breakfast Biscuit Sliders Recipe
The perfect breakfast sandwich, miniaturized
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Bacon, Arugula, and Egg Wraps

Caitlin Bensel
Bacon, Arugula, and Egg Wraps Recipe

Precooked potatoes make these wraps quick and easy to whip up; eggs and whole-wheat tortillas deliver protein and fiber to keep you full all morning.

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Avocado Egg-in-a-Hole

All photos by Teresa Sabga
Avocado Egg-in-a-Hole Recipe
It’s a monstrously good mishmash
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Open-Faced Soft-Boiled Fried Egg Sandwich

Photo by Noah Fecks
Open-Faced Soft-Boiled Fried Egg Sandwich Recipe
No. 7 Sub's Tyler Kord declares war on dull breakfasts and arterial health

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Sausage, Gravy, and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin
Sausage, Gravy, and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe

This sandwich will rival what you get at the drive-through. Freezing the gravy in ice-cube trays makes portioning easy. For freezing and heating instructions, see below.

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Bacon, Egg, Cheese, and Squash on a Bagel

Photo by Ellen Silverman
Bacon, Egg, Cheese, and Squash on a Bagel Recipe
Cookbook author Nikki Dinki is aaalll about breakfast vegetables
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Soft-Boiled Eggs with Cheesy Toast

Photos by Jiselle Basile
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Cheesy Toast Recipe
Avocado who? This is the toast with the most

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Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches

Victor Protasio
Chicken Biscuit Sandwiches Recipe

While this chicken biscuit sandwich isn’t like the ones you’ll see at Chick-fil-a, it tastes great on a Sunday. We’ve shredded the chicken here so the creamy white barbecue sauce really covers every piece. Top off this Chicken Biscuit Sandwich with a little tangy red cabbage and a few pickles, and you’re all set. If you’re looking for a tasty sandwich for lunch or dinner, this recipe makes 8 sandwiches so you’ll have plenty to go around.

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Egg and Chorizo Sandwich

Photo by Noah Fecks
Egg and Chorizo Sandwich Recipe
No. 7 Sub's Tyler Kord is here for you, with breakfast sandwiches, in times of emotional strife
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Cilantro and Kale Pesto Toast with a Fried Egg

Erin Kunkel
Cilantro and Kale Pesto Toast with a Fried Egg Recipe

Sliced bread is the perfect blank canvas, ready to be loaded up with virtuous ingredients. Here is a toast recipe from the Instagram queen of the genre, Diana Ngo (@diningwithdiana), a cook and mom in the Seattle area who is working on her RD.

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Egg-in-a-Hole BLT

Photo courtesy of Men's Health and Extra Crispy
Egg-in-a-Hole BLT Recipe
Why put a fried egg on your BLT when you can build fried eggs into your BLT?

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Sausage, Spinach, and Apple Breakfast Sandwiches

Photo: Alison Miksch  
Sausage, Spinach, and Apple Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe

We swap the classic egg and cheese combo for crisp, tart apple slices and sautéed spinach. Use any bulk turkey breakfast sausage for this sandwich.

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Open-Face Matzo Brei Breakfast Sandwiches

Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Paige Grandjean
Open-Face Matzo Brei Breakfast Sandwiches Recipe

Matzo brei, a traditional dish made by folding soaked matzo into scrambled eggs, makes the perfect base for a delicious, protein-packed breakfast stack. Just spread with softened cream cheese, then top with smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, capers, and fresh dill... you'll be well on your way to brunch happiness.  

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#B.L.E.S.S.T Breakfast Sandwich

All photos by Teresa Sabga / Styled by Jiselle Basile
#B.L.E.S.S.T Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
Do it for the hashtag

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Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Mindi Shapiro
Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches Recipe

You'll need a knife and fork to dig in to these filling sandwiches that give a unique take on breakfast for dinner.

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Sweet and Hot Pepper Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen
Sweet and Hot Pepper Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches Recipe

There's a great interplay of flavors here, with the tingly heat of cherry pepper and the sweetness of bell pepper and onion. For an even spicier dish, substitute 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices for the cherry pepper.

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The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich with BBQ Bacon

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich with BBQ Bacon Recipe

Piled high with creamy American cheese, fresh lettuce, and crisp BBQ Bacon, this really is the Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich.

   

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Mustard Green Pesto and Egg Open-Faced Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Amy Stone
Mustard Green Pesto and Egg Open-Faced Sandwiches Recipe

Any extra pesto will keep refrigerated for 4 days and frozen for up to a month.

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Open-Faced Shrimp-and-Avocado Sandwiches

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Open-Faced Shrimp-and-Avocado Sandwiches Recipe

These open-faced sandwiches are topped with tons of tasty ingredients: shrimp, avocado, bacon, and mayonnaise. For a sturdy sandwich base, use a thicker cut of bread.

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Egg-in-a-Nest BLT Sandwiches

Greg Dupree
Egg-in-a-Nest BLT Sandwiches Recipe

These toasty handfuls may just be the ultimate combo in the world of sandwiches. The recipe combines some of our favorite things: It's a delicious mash-up of egg-in-a-hole, avocado toast, and a classic BLT.

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Fried Egg–Avocado Sandwiches

Jennifer Causey
Fried Egg–Avocado Sandwiches Recipe

The addition of avocado, a fried egg, and smoky mayonnaise add enough heft to an open-faced BLT sandwich to make it dinner-worthy fare. When an egg takes center stage in a meal, we like to use pasture-raised, organic eggs for the best flavor. (Yes, it's worth splurging on quality eggs.) If you want to serve the sandwiches while the eggs are still hot, the order of operation is key here: Have the sandwiches stacked and ready to go, then cook your eggs. Pair with a salad tossed with a mustardy vinaigrette and a crisp IPA.

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Egg and Tomato Open-Faced Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine 
Egg and Tomato Open-Faced Sandwiches Recipe

Meaty, briny kalamata olives and a splash of vinegar punch up a quick red pepper sauce for these vegetarian sandwiches. Use slightly thicker (about 1 1/2-oz.) bread slices to build a sturdy sandwich base. You can slice your own, or ask to have it sliced on the thicker side. 

 

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Whole-Grain Biscuits with Sausage Gravy and Eggs

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Claire Spollen
Whole-Grain Biscuits with Sausage Gravy and Eggs Recipe

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Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches

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Ham and Cheese Waffle Sandwiches Recipe
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Hot Chicken-and-Waffle Sandwiches with Chive Cream

Photo: Hector Sanchez Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Hot Chicken-and-Waffle Sandwiches with Chive Cream Recipe

We did a taste test and loved the just-fried tenders from the Publix grocery store deli.

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Steak and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos with Chimichurri

Sara Tane
Steak and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos with Chimichurri Recipe

Who says you can't make yourself a fancy, classy brunch all at home in the comfort of your own kitchen. For an ultra-hearty start to your morning, fry up some frizzled, sunnyside up eggs and serve them in a warm corn tortilla with grilled flank steak and the works.

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