Name: Breakfast Sandwich for One
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; ½ teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha; 1 slice bacon , cut in half crosswise; 1 English muffin , split; ½ teaspoon oil or unsalted butter; 1 large egg; Pinch table salt; Pinch pepper; 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese , Monterey Jack, or American cheese, shredded (¼ cup); ½ ounce (½ cup) baby spinach

Why This Recipe Works

We started by cooking a strip of bacon in a skillet and using the flavorful drippings to toast our English muffin. Next we gently fried our egg in the same skillet; after a minute over the heat, the egg got topped with the crispy bacon, a handful of shredded cheddar cheese, and some fresh baby spinach. We covered the pan and let it sit until the egg white was cooked through, the cheese was melted, and the spinach was slightly wilted. A spicy mayonnaise added richness and a kick of heat to this crispy, gooey sandwich that, despite the name, is irresistible any time of the day.

Before You Begin

You will need an 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid for this recipe.

Instructions

Combine mayonnaise and hot sauce in bowl; set aside. Cook bacon in 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until fat begins to render, about 2 minutes. Flip bacon and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes, flipping as needed. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate to drain.

Place muffin split side down in fat left in skillet (add 1 teaspoon oil if skillet looks dry). Cook over medium heat until muffin is golden brown, about 1 minute; transfer muffin to plate and wipe skillet clean with paper towel.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Meanwhile, crack egg into small bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Once oil is shimmering, pour egg into skillet; cover and cook for 1 minute. Working quickly, top egg with bacon, cheddar, and spinach. Cover skillet, remove from heat, and let sit until cheddar is melted and spinach is wilted slightly, about 2 minutes.

Spread mayonnaise mixture on split sides of muffin. Place topped egg on muffin bottom and top with muffin top. Serve.