Hot Honey Chili-Crisp Breakfast Sandwiches on English Muffins

Chili crisp and hot honey have become the sweet-heat duo of modern American breakfasts, lifting the classic English-muffin sandwich. Thick-cut bacon, melted cheddar, and a soft egg get a glossy, spicy-sweet finish that makes mornings feel special.

Serves 4 · 10 min prep · 15 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 485 cal
• 24g protein
• 32g carbs
• 30g fat

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Ingredients

• 4 English muffins
• 4 large eggs
• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 tbsp chili crisp
• 2 tbsp hot honey
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 ripe avocado

Instructions

1. 1Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lay the bacon slices in a single layer and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until the edges crisp and the fat renders; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
2. 2While bacon cooks, split the English muffins and toast them cut-side down in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and fragrant. Spread a thin layer of butter on each cut side while still warm.
3. 3Wipe most of the bacon fat from the skillet, leaving a thin film. Crack the eggs directly into the pan, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook sunny-side or over-easy for 2 to 3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
4. 4In the last 30 seconds, lay a cheddar slice over each egg so it begins to melt from residual heat. Remove eggs carefully with a spatula.
5. 5Quickly wilt the baby spinach in the same skillet for 30 to 45 seconds just until bright green and slightly collapsed; season with salt.
6. 6Slice the avocado and mash lightly with a fork on one half of each muffin; season with a tiny pinch of salt.
7. 7Assemble each sandwich: bottom muffin, mashed avocado, wilted spinach, two bacon slices broken to fit, the cheesy egg, a generous spoonful of chili crisp, and a drizzle of hot honey. Cap with the top muffin half.
8. 8Press gently, wrap the bottom half in parchment if packing for the car, and serve immediately while the cheese is still stretchy and the honey is glossy.