Bacon-Egg English Muffin

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Recipe by Terry Kuehn, Waunakee, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Terry Kuehn of Waunakee, Wisconsin stacks cheese, Canadian bacon and poached eggs on an English muffin to make this appealing eye-opener. Perfect for one, this delicious open-faced sandwich is special enough for guests, too.

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Bacon-Egg English Muffin

Yield:2 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 English muffin, split and toasted
  • 2 slices process American cheese
  • 2 slices Canadian bacon
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Directions

  1. Place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into a custard cup or saucer; holding the cup close to the surface of the water, slip egg into water. Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set, about 4 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, spread cream cheese over muffin halves. Top with cheese slices and Canadian bacon. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water and place over bacon.