How to SAVE MONEY by making your own BREAKFAST SANDWICHES fast and EASILY

Even the most calorie conscious people get a craving for a delicious breakfast sandwich now and then! I know I sure do! Those golden arches are on every street corner and they can be tempting....and EXPENSIVE! With times being a little tough for many of us, we end up feeling guilty spending money on fast foods and restaurants. There are simply way too many other places that our funds have to go, right? Even the most novice cook can learn to make their own 'famous' breakfast sandwiches in a jiffy. It's FAST, easy and DELISH! I guarantee that your family and friends will BEG you to make them after trying one! So what are you waiting for? Here's how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Toaster
• Small Fry Pan
• Pat of Butter (or margerine)
• English Muffin(s) any brand
• Breakfast sausage patty(s) or sliced deli ham
• Egg(s)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

1. 
    
   Any brand will work just fine!

   Any brand English muffin will work. You can add some additional health benefit by using whole wheat ones. You will need one per person. Slice it in half with a bread knife or gently pry open with a fork.

2. 
    

   Place sliced muffin into your toaster and toast to your personal preference of doneness. I like mine to have a nice golden brown color to it with crispy edges.

3. 
    

   While your toaster is toasting, prepare a store bought, frozen sausage patty by wrapping it in a double layer of paper towel (to absorb grease) Note* If you don't want/like sausage, you can warm up a few slices of lean deli ham instead or even go meatless.
   Heat your sausage patty (or ham) quickly and easily in your microwave.

4. 
    

   After melting the pat of butter in the fry pan, crack an egg into it and lightly salt and pepper as it is frying.

5. 
    

   As soon as the muffin is done toasting, put it on a small plate and lay a slice of american (or any) cheese on it first. Then place the heated sausage patty on top of the cheese.

6. 
    

   When you are done frying your egg, place it on top of the meat and cheese on the muffin, cover with the other half of the muffin and ENJOY!!!

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to further cut down on calories, you can easily cook your egg in the microwave oven. You can skip using the butter or margerine and use cooking spray instead or even poach your egg if you so desire!
• You can also substitute bagels for the english muffin if you like!
• Eating ONE of these will drastically improve the chances that you'll want them again and again!
• Remember.....moderation is the key, so don't eat these too often!
• Young people LOVE them!
• The money you'll save by making your own will amaze you!

[joejoey]

on 1/11/2010 Nice guide for a breakfast sandwich, it actually makes me hungry right now. 5*

[carriematilda]

on 1/3/2010 I'm afraid I'm guilty of the McArches frequency. Your way has to be better.

[mercygirl]

on 12/29/2009 Sounds delicious.

[bosherus]

on 12/14/2009 Greaqt article on breakfast sandwiches. Thanks for the tips. 5* and a recommend.

[lynsuz12]

on 12/3/2009 Great cost cutting idea. 5*