Breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with cheddar and herbs

Ingredients for Breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with charred red onions, herbs, and cheddar.

• 1 medium red onion, trimmed, peeled, cut in half, separated into rings

• 5 ml soy sauce

• 2.5 ml garlic powder

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• salt, to taste

• 15 g finely chopped soft herbs, such as basil, coriander, and/or dill

• 30 ml green or red hot sauce

• 15 g unsalted butter

• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 2 whole-grain English muffins, toasted

• 55 g sliced sharp cheddar cheese

How to make Breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with charred red onions, herbs, and cheddar.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) or 190°C (conventional).

2. Toss the onion, soy sauce, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of oil on a large rimmed baking tray to coat. Season with salt.

3. Bake for 25–35 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the onion is browned around the edges and very tender. Let cool for 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, combine the herbs, hot sauce, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a small bowl. Season with salt, if needed.

5. Melt the butter in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the eggs and season with salt. Cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the eggs have set into creamy folds, about 1–2 minutes.

6. Spread the herb sauce on the cut sides of the muffins. Transfer the bottom halves to a rimmed baking tray.

7. Top the muffins with the scrambled eggs, then lay the cheese over the top. Bake the bottom halves for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

8. Top with the roasted onion and close with the muffin tops.

Do Ahead:

• The onion can be cooked up to 5 days in advance. Transfer it to an airtight container and chill.

• To make a sandwich quickly without using the oven, fold the cheese into the eggs just as they begin to set, top with the onion (no need to rewarm), and assemble with toasted English muffins.

Disclaimer
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