Served accompanied with curried sweet potatoes and chicken makes it an ideal meal for a early start. Finish it off with some yogurt or fresh fruit for a well balanced breakfast or brunch.
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Cheese and Egg Muffin with Sweet Potato Side
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
A single serving size soft egg and creamy cheese tucked inside a crispy toasted English muffin, served with a side of curried sweet potatoes and chicken for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 English Muffin
- 1 Cheese Slice
- 1 Egg
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
- 2 Sweet Potatoes, cooked
- 1 cup (240 ml) Cooked Chicken, cubed
- Hot Curry Powder, to taste (used Sadaf brand)
- Turmeric Powder, a few pinches
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Split the English muffin and toast it until golden brown and crispy.
- In a bowl, beat the egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Pour in the beaten egg and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until fully set and slightly golden.
- Place the cooked egg and cheese slice inside the toasted English muffin.
- For the sweet potato side, cut the cooked sweet potatoes into cubes.
- In a separate pan, heat a little oil and add the cubed sweet potatoes and chicken.
- Sprinkle with hot curry powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Stir well to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, until heated through and well-coated with spices.
- Serve the sandwich with the curried sweet potato and chicken on the side.
Notes
- For a balanced meal, serve with yogurt or fresh fruit.
- Adjust the amount of curry powder to your taste preference.
- The sandwich and sweet potato side can be prepared ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prep this ahead for a quick weekday breakfast?
Yes — the notes specifically say both the sandwich and the sweet potato side can be prepared ahead and reheated for a quick meal. The article frames it as an “ideal meal for an early start,” so it’s designed with morning efficiency in mind.
What brand of curry powder does the recipe use for the sweet potatoes?
The ingredient list calls out “Sadaf brand” hot curry powder specifically. Any hot curry powder will work, but the recipe notes you should adjust the amount to your taste preference — the turmeric is also added separately alongside the curry powder to season the sweet potato and chicken mixture. 
