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
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 — both the sandwich and the sweet potato side can be prepared ahead and reheated for a quick meal. I designed this as an ideal meal for an early start, so morning efficiency is built right in.
What brand of curry powder does the recipe use for the sweet potatoes?
I call out Sadaf brand hot curry powder specifically. Any hot curry powder will work, but 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.
