Loaded Breakfast Sandwich (Printable)

Hearty stacked sandwich with avocado, bacon, cheese, and egg on toasted bread. Easy to make and perfect for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 for alternative)
04 - 2 large eggs

→ Dairy

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

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5–6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Wipe the skillet and melt half the butter. Toast the bread slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining butter if needed and fry eggs to your preference (sunny side up, over-easy, or scrambled). Season with salt and pepper.
04 - While eggs cook, layer one slice of cheese on two of the toasted bread slices so it melts slightly from the bread's heat.
05 - Top each cheese-topped slice with 2 bacon strips, sliced avocado, tomato, and spinach or arugula if using.
06 - Place a cooked egg on each stack, then crown with the remaining toasted bread slices.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally cutting in half for easier eating.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes, which means you can actually eat something hot and satisfying on a weekday.
  • The combination of textures—crispy bacon, creamy avocado, runny yolk—feels indulgent without requiring any special skills.
  • You can customize it endlessly, so it works whether you're cooking for yourself or feeding people with wildly different preferences.
02 -
  • Undercooked cheese is the difference between a sandwich and a disappointment—let that cheese hit the warm toast and actually melt, or it'll just be a cold, sad square inside your creation.
  • The order of assembly matters because you're building a structure that actually holds together and lets you taste each component instead of everything getting smooshed into a confused bite.
03 -
  • Toast your bread while the egg is cooking so everything reaches the plate at the same warm, cohesive temperature—timing matters.
  • Don't let your avocado slices sit exposed for more than a minute or two, as they'll start to brown, so assemble quickly and serve immediately while everything is still warm and perfect.
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