Microwave Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Main ingredients: 5 | Kid jobs: whisk, assemble, sprinkle cheese

This quick breakfast sandwich helps older kids practice whisking eggs, using a microwave safely, and assembling a complete meal.

This quick breakfast sandwich helps older kids practice whisking an egg, using a microwave safely, and assembling a simple meal. The cooked egg, Canadian bacon, and melted cheese are layered inside a toasted English muffin.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 1 slice Canadian bacon
• 1 English muffin, split and toasted
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Optional pantry extras: Salt, pepper, and nonstick cooking spray

Directions

1. Lightly coat a microwave-safe custard cup or small bowl with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Crack the egg into the prepared cup.
3. Add the milk and optional salt and pepper, then whisk until blended.
4. Microwave on high for 20 seconds.
5. Carefully stir the egg, then microwave for another 20 seconds.
6. Continue cooking in 10-second intervals until the egg is fully set. Microwave strengths vary.
7. Place the Canadian bacon on the bottom half of the toasted English muffin.
8. Carefully loosen the cooked egg from the cup and place it over the Canadian bacon.
9. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the egg.
10. Microwave the open sandwich for about 10 seconds, or until the cheese melts.
11. Add the top half of the English muffin to form a closed sandwich.
12. Let the sandwich stand for 1 minute before serving.

Makes: 1 breakfast sandwich