Cream Cheese, Bacon, & Tomato Breakfast Sandwich
A four ingredient breakfast sandwich.
Ethan ChlebowskiIngredients
Single sandwich components
- English Muffins1
- Bacon, thin sliced2 slices
- Heirloom tomato1/2” slice
- Cream Cheeseto taste
Method
Step 1: Crisp the bacon
Cook the bacon low and slow over a skillet or in a 350°F/176°C oven until the fat has rendered and the bacon is really crisp (check after 10 mins, flip if necessary).
For this recipe, thin cut bacon that gets crispy is important for the overall texture of the sandwich.
When the bacon is done, drain on a wire rack or paper towel.
Step 2: Toast the English muffin & slice the tomato
Meanwhile, slice the heirloom tomato into a 1/2 inch (1-2 cm) slice.
Slice the English muffin. Toast the top and bottom of each piece until it is fully warmed through.
Step 3: Assemble & serve
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the inside of each English muffin slice. To the bottom slice, add a layer of crispy bacon pieces followed by the tomato slice. Close the sandwich and enjoy warm.
“My current fixation breakfast sandwich. Because this uses so few ingredients, find the best you can for each. Take advantage of flavorful summer heirloom tomatoes and seek out bakery quality English muffins instead of the pre-sliced ones.”
Ethan ChlebowskiWatch & Cook
Nutritional Information
FAQ
Why does this sandwich work?
Despite the few ingredients, this sandwich has satisfying contrasts in flavor and . The tangy cream cheese contrasts with the bacon and & acidic tomato slice. From a texture perspective, the English muffin is , the spread is , the bacon is , and the tomato is juicy.
How do I make my bacon extra crispy?
The first step is to buy thinner bacon. If using the oven, cook the bacon directly on a baking tray (no wire rack) so it cooks in its own , and use a lower temperature for longer, which makes the bacon instead of .