Description

These breakfast sandwiches feature toasted English muffins embracing fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and a vibrant, creamy chipotle sauce. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures, from the crisp exterior of the muffin to the tender egg and firm sausage, all brought together by the smoky heat of the chipotle. A sprinkle of fresh green onions adds a subtle aromatic finish.

Ingredients

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2 English muffins, split
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk or cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pre-cooked chicken or turkey breakfast sausage patties
1 tablespoon butter or oil, for cooking
1 tablespoon chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
For the Spicy Chipotle Sauce:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles (or 1/2 chipotle pepper, minced, for more heat)
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for balance)
1 teaspoon water or milk, to thin (optional)

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Instructions

**Prepare the Chipotle Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, adobo sauce (and minced chipotle if using), lime juice, and honey or maple syrup until smooth. If too thick, add water or milk a few drops at a time until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
**Cook Sausage:** Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken or turkey sausage patties according to package directions until heated through and lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
**Cook Eggs:** In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk or cream, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon chopped green onions. Melt butter or oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until eggs are fluffy and set but still moist.
**Toast Muffins:** While eggs are cooking, toast the English muffin halves in a toaster or griddle them lightly in a separate pan until golden brown.
**Assemble Sandwiches:** Place a cooked egg portion on the bottom half of each toasted English muffin. Top with a sausage patty, a generous drizzle of the spicy chipotle sauce, and the top half of the English muffin. Garnish with extra chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the amount of adobo sauce or chipotle pepper in the sauce to control the spice level.

For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and add a slice of cheese or avocado.

To make ahead, prepare the sauce and cook the sausage and eggs. Store separately in the refrigerator and reheat gently before assembling.

Ensure English muffins are well-toasted for a satisfying crunch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 580
Fat: 36g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 24g