Scrambled Egg Sandwich Breakfast Recipe (7 Ways!)

If you love this recipe, you’ll also like these easy breakfast meals: make-ahead breakfast burritos, omelet cups, baked oatmeal with blueberries, chocolate protein yogurt, and protein overnight oats.

Ingredients Needed to Make a Basic Scrambled Egg Sandwich

• 1 tablespoon butter or ghee use vegan butter or grease a pan with oil for dairy-free
• 2 large eggs per person, per sandwich
• salt
• pepper
• 2 slices of bread per person, per sandwich: sourdough sandwich bread, Ezekiel english muffin, bagel, einkorn bread, hamburger bun, kaiser roll, whole wheat bread, white bread slices, or a brioche bun.

Equipment Needed

• 1 toaster for toasting the bread
• 1 large or medium size skillet for cooking the eggs
• 1 rubber spatula for cooking the eggs
• Aluminum foil or parchment paper if meal prepping the sandwiches
• Food storage bag, like a gallon-size Ziploc bag, if meal prepping the sandwiches and storing in the fridge or freezer

Use Sunny Side Up Eggs Instead: Sub out the scrambled eggs for a sunny side up egg (or two sunny side up eggs) with a runny yolk for a different variation. How to make the best sunny side up eggs.

How to Make Breakfast Sandwiches

Before you begin, gather all your ingredients as the sandwich comes together very quickly.

Step 1: Toast the Bread

To start, toast your bread of choice in a toaster.

No toaster for the bread? No problem. Before cooking the eggs in the skillet, spritz the skillet with cooking oil (I use this avocado oil spray), then add the bread of choice and cook on both sides for 1-2 minutes until toasted. 

Step 2: Make the Best Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

• Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium-size frying pan.
• In a small bowl, crack the eggs, add a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Vigorously whisk the eggs. Add the egg mixture to the melted butter and hot skillet, let set for a few seconds, then use a silicone or rubber spatula to bring the eggs up and over (see video below for how to cook flufy scrambled eggs).
• Once the eggs are glossy, fluffy, and resemble soft curds, remove from heat.

Adding Cheese: If you want cheese on your sandwich, immeadiately add a slice of cheese or shredded cheese on top of the eggs, once finished cooking. The heat from the eggs will create the perfect melted cheese over the small curds of eggs.

Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich

• Remove the bread from the toaster.
• Add Toppings and Eggs: Place any desired toppings on one slice of the bread/bun: arugula, avocado, pickled onions, meat of choice, etc. Then place eggs on top.
• Add Sauce: If you’re enjoying the sandwich right away and want to add any sauces, like mayo, pesto, etc. spoon and spread the sauce on the other slice of bread/bun. Place this slice of bread over the eggs.

How to Perfectly Cook Scrambled Eggs Video

Here’s how to make the best scrambled eggs.

Simple Tips for Meal Prep Success

For busy mornings, I make a breakfast sandwich the night before, wrap in parchment paper or foil, and store in the fridge. The next morning, unwrap and reheat for a few seconds in the microwave.

You may also make multiple sandwiches on the weekend and store in the fridge or freezer for an easy breakfast all week.

• Batch Cook Eggs: I’ve cooked up to 12 eggs at a time (for this breakfast burrito recipe). Just use enough butter and a large enough skillet. Or, cook up to 12 eggs at one time using the sheet pan cooking method. Then, spoon the eggs on the bread/buns of choice.
• Best Bread for Meal Prep Sandwiches: A soft sandwich bread isn’t the best option for make-ahead egg sandwiches. I use english muffins. I love Ezekiel brand, which are healthy (easier to digest) and have great fiber. English muffins are heartier and will hold up to the eggs without getting soggy.
• Wait to Add Cheese: Place a slice (or sprinkle) of cheese directly on the bread, then add the eggs on top. You don’t want the cheese to melt until you reheat the sandwich later on.
• Cool Before Storing: Allow meal-prep sandwiches to cool (just a few minutes), then wrap each sandwich in parchment paper or foil. You don’t want the heat from the eggs to create condensation when wrapped.

How to Store & Reheat

• Store, wrapped, in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Store, wrapped, in the freezer for up to 1 month.
• To reheat from the fridge, unwrap the sandwich and place in the microwave for a few seconds (30-60 seconds). If you want a warmer sandwich, flip over and heat for another 30-60 seconds. Add additional toppings desired: sauce, tomato, avocado, arugula, etc. And enjoy!
• To reheat from frozen, it’s best to thaw a sandwich overnight in the fridge. Unwrap and microwave for 30-60 seconds. If you want a warmer sandwich, flip over and heat for another 30-60 seconds. Add additional toppings desired: sauce, tomato, avocado, arugula, etc. And enjoy!
• Oven Method: Reheat at 350F on a sheet pan for about 10 minutes, until warmed through. Or use a toaster oven. An air fryer would also work, just reduce the cook time. After reheating, add any toppings and enjoy!

What to Serve With Egg Sandwiches

Serve the sandwiches alone, or pair with extra protein (like yogurt or cottage cheese) or a carb (like oatmeal, sweet potato hash, or fruit). Try these favorite sides…

• Cottage Cheese (I love Good Culture brand)
• Chocolate Protein Yogurt
• Healthy Yogurt Bowls
• Protein Overnight Oats
• Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries
• Baked Oatmeal Cups
• Seasonal Fruit: berries, grapefruit, orange, kiwi, etc.
• Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash