Hearty Breakfast Sandwich Stack (Print View)

A satisfying morning stack with creamy avocado, crispy bacon, cheese, and eggs layered on toasted bread.

# Components:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or brioche)
02 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil, for toasting

→ Proteins

03 - 4 slices bacon (or turkey bacon as an alternative)
04 - 2 large eggs

→ Dairy

05 - 2 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss, American, or preferred variety)

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
07 - 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)
08 - 1 handful baby spinach or arugula (optional)

→ Seasonings

09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crispy, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Wipe skillet clean and melt half the butter. Toast bread slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
03 - Add remaining butter if necessary and fry eggs to desired doneness (sunny side up, over-easy, or scrambled). Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Layer one slice of cheese on two toasted bread slices, allowing it to soften slightly from residual heat.
05 - Top each cheese-covered slice with 2 bacon strips, sliced avocado, tomato, and spinach or arugula if used.
06 - Place a cooked egg on each assembled stack, then cover with the remaining toasted bread slices.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally cutting sandwiches in half for convenience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of breakfast that keeps you full and focused for hours, not just satisfied for twenty minutes.
  • Every component can be prepped while something else is cooking, so you're never standing around waiting.
  • The ratio of crispy, creamy, and warm textures in every bite feels intentional, like someone designed it just right.
02 -
  • Don't slice your avocado until the very moment you're assembling; even ten minutes in the air turns it brown and bitter-tasting.
  • If your egg breaks and the yolk leaks, don't start over—that broken yolk becomes the best sauce, and imperfect sandwiches often taste better than perfect ones.
03 -
  • If you're making this for someone else, cook their egg to exactly how they like it and remember it next time—it's a small thing that means something.
  • Press the sandwich gently with the back of your spatula after you've stacked it, just for a second, so all the layers get to know each other before you cut into it.
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