Name: Best Egg Sandwich Recipe (Prosciutto, Arugula, Cheese)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 6 english muffins (regular, whole grain or gluten free); 6 eggs; 6-12 pieces prosciutto (depending how many you want per sandwich ); 1 cup arugula; 6 slices provolone cheese; butter (optional for spreading on english muffins)

This egg sandwich recipe makes the best breakfast. It’s layered with a crispy egg, salty prosciutto, peppery arugula, and sharp provolone cheese.

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The best egg sandwich recipe

No need to buy a fast food breakfast sandwich when you can make this prosciutto egg sandwich!

Eggs are always a good choice when breakfast rolls around. And I seriously have not been able to stop making this egg sammie. Between the salty prosciutto and peppery arugula, you can’t go wrong!

I love switching up my breakfasts from time to time. I typically switch between some variation of eggs and oatmeal. Eggs and oatmeal are two breakfasts that leave me feeling full and fueled.

If plan to make eggs for breakfast, I definitely love to prepare the ingredients before hand. This makes my mornings super easy. For this breakfast sandwich recipe, I will prepare the prosciutto ahead of time. Bake it and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Then the only real heavy lifting is frying up and egg or two in the morning.

Keep reading below to find everything you need to know about these egg sammies!

Ingredients needed for this egg sandwich recipe

You only need 6 ingredients to make this egg sandwich recipe!

English muffins
Eggs
Prosciutto
Arugula
Provolone cheese
Butter

How to make this prosciutto egg sandwich

Follow the below steps to make this prosciutto egg sandwich!

Firstly, bake the prosciutto. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the prosciutto to the pan in a loose ball or nest form. Bake for 10 minutes.

Cook the eggs. In a pan on the stove, cook the eggs to your liking.

Toast the english muffin. Toast to your liking!

Assemble. Grab one side of the english muffin and layer the egg, prosciutto, arugula, and provolone cheese. Add the other half of the english muffin on top.

Enjoy!

Why you’ll love this breakfast sandwich recipe

This healthy egg sandwich makes the perfect breakfast!

They are perfect to make for a crowd.

Prosciutto egg sandwiches can easily be prepared ahead of time.

They have the perfect balance of salty prosciutto and peppery arugula.

What makes these egg sandwiches healthier

I seriously love these healthy egg sandwiches. Here are a couple reasons why they are made healthier.

Eggs are highly nutritious! They are loaded with protein, healthy fats, and vitamins that can benefit your overall health. Eggs can also do a great job at keeping you full and fueled in the morning.

Arugula is full of antioxidants. It is also low in carbohydrates and fat, and is high in several important nutrients! I love adding greens to my breakfast whenever possible.

Egg sandwich substitutes

While this combination of ingredients is delicious, they won’t be for everyone.

So, if you aren’t a fan of all the toppings on this healthy egg sandwich, don’t worry! The options with this recipe are endless! Find a few variations below.

If you don’t like prosciutto, use bacon or turkey bacon!

Instead of arugula, you can substitute spinach.

Use cheddar or pepper jack cheese instead of provolone.

Other breakfast recipes you’ll love

If you loved this breakfast sandwich recipe, definitely give these other breakfast recipes a try!

Overnight Oats Blueberry Vanilla

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins

Morning Glory Muffins

Best Chocolate Muffins

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