Caprese Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 English muffins
- 1 large tomato
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil plus extra for serving
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Method
- Slice the English muffins in half, and toast them. Place them on a plate and set aside.
- Slice your tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
- In a medium dish, crack the eggs and scramble them with a fork. Add in the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the melted butter in a pan over low heat. Add the eggs to the pan, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, gently folding them over a few times with a wooden spoon until cooked.
- Time to assemble the sandwich! Take your English muffin, and on the bottom half add some scrambled egg, slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil. Top with balsamic vinegar!
- Top the breakfast sandwich with parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories236kcalCarbohydrates29gProtein11gFat8gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat0.1gCholesterol172mgSodium517mgPotassium219mgFiber2gSugar2gVitamin A644IUVitamin C4mgCalcium76mgIron1mg
Notes
Substitutions and Variations
- You can used cheddar, Swiss, muenster, smoked Gouda or another sliced cheese instead of mozzarella.
- Add some fresh baby spinach for extra flavor and veggies.
- Instead of fresh basil, you could add some pesto sauce in with the eggs.
- Instead of an English muffin, you can also enjoy this breakfast sandwich on a bagel or on toast.