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17 Breakfast Sandwiches That Taste Even Better Than The Egg McMuffin

17 Breakfast Sandwiches That Taste Even Better Than The Egg McMuffin

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The humble Egg McMuffin might be a fast-food icon, but homemade breakfast sandwiches can blow it right out of the water. I will revolutionize your breakfast routine.

Grab your appetite and prepare for a sandwich showdown that might just make you forget the drive-thru forever.

1. Avocado & Bacon Brioche Bomb

Avocado & Bacon Brioche Bomb
© No. 2 Pencil

Creamy smashed avocado meets crispy bacon strips on a buttery brioche bun. The contrast between the warm, toasted bread and cool avocado creates morning magic in your mouth.

A runny fried egg brings everything together with its golden yolk sauce.

2. Southern Biscuit & Gravy Stack

Southern Biscuit & Gravy Stack
© Carlsbad Cravings

Flaky, buttery biscuits split and stuffed with a sausage patty that’s been kissed by the griddle. Smothered in peppery country gravy that soaks into every delicious crevice.

The comfort-food champion that puts fast-food offerings to shame.

3. Mediterranean Pita Pocket Sunrise

Mediterranean Pita Pocket Sunrise
© The Foodie Physician

Who said breakfast sandwiches need American flavors? Warm pita cradles scrambled eggs tossed with feta, olives, and fresh herbs. A dollop of tzatziki adds cooling creaminess to each bite.

Ready in just five minutes but tastes like a Greek vacation. Even the pickiest eaters will be converted!

4. Maple Bourbon French Toast Stack

Maple Bourbon French Toast Stack
© Tasting Table

Breakfast sandwich rebellion at its finest! Thick-cut challah bread soaked in bourbon-spiked batter, then grilled to golden perfection.

Layered with maple-glazed ham and melty cheddar cheese. Your taste buds won’t know what hit them!

5. Southwest Breakfast Burrito-wich

Southwest Breakfast Burrito-wich
© urthcaffe

Forget tortillas! This rebel sandwich uses grilled cornbread as the vehicle for scrambled eggs loaded with black beans, chorizo, and fire-roasted peppers.

Topped with avocado crema and pico de gallo. Spicy, hearty, and completely addictive.

6. Smoked Salmon Bagel Tower

Smoked Salmon Bagel Tower
© Cooking with Cocktail Rings

Forget plain cream cheese! This New York-inspired masterpiece layers an everything bagel with herb-infused cream cheese, wild-caught smoked salmon, paper-thin cucumber, and pickled red onions.

Briny capers and fresh dill finish this sophisticated morning meal.

7. Kimchi Fried Egg Sourdough

Kimchi Fried Egg Sourdough
© Justine Snacks

Fusion breakfast brilliance! Tangy sourdough bread toasted in sesame oil cradles spicy kimchi, a perfectly fried egg, and sriracha mayo.

The fermented funk of kimchi cuts through the richness of the egg yolk. Topped with crispy scallions and sesame seeds for extra texture.

8. Truffle Mushroom Croissant-wich

Truffle Mushroom Croissant-wich
© Lovefood

Pure breakfast decadence! Buttery, flaky croissant split and filled with wild mushrooms sautéed in brown butter and truffle oil.

Creamy scrambled eggs and melted gruyère cheese add richness to every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.

9. Crispy Chicken & Honey Butter Biscuit

Crispy Chicken & Honey Butter Biscuit
© Restless Chipotle

Southern comfort reinvented! A freshly baked buttermilk biscuit split and slathered with honey-infused butter.

Stuffed with crispy fried chicken that’s been seasoned with secret spices and drizzled with hot honey. The sweet-savory-spicy combo is absolutely addictive.

10. Banana Nutella French Toast Pockets

Banana Nutella French Toast Pockets
© Olivia’s Cuisine

Breakfast or dessert? You decide! Two slices of challah bread dipped in cinnamon-vanilla batter and grilled until golden.

Stuffed with sliced bananas and creamy Nutella that melts into a chocolate river. Dusted with powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.

11. Loaded Potato Hash Brown Melt

Loaded Potato Hash Brown Melt
© Pudge Factor

Carb lovers rejoice! Crispy hash brown patties replace bread in this revolutionary breakfast creation. Loaded with melted cheddar, crumbled bacon, scrambled eggs, and chive-studded sour cream.

Every bite delivers that perfect potato crunch against gooey cheese and savory fillings.

12. Prosciutto Fig Jam Ciabatta

Prosciutto Fig Jam Ciabatta
© The Kitchen Whisperer

Sophisticated breakfast at its finest! Crusty ciabatta bread toasted with olive oil and rubbed with garlic creates the perfect base.

Layered with paper-thin prosciutto, creamy burrata cheese, and homemade fig jam. Fresh arugula adds peppery bite to balance the sweet and salty flavors.

13. Green Goddess Breakfast Pita

Green Goddess Breakfast Pita
© Ahead of Thyme

Health-conscious but flavor-packed! Whole grain pita stuffed with herb-flecked egg whites, sliced avocado, cucumber ribbons, and sprouts.

The homemade green goddess dressing with herbs, avocado, and yogurt ties everything together. Light yet satisfying, this green machine delivers protein and nutrients without weighing you down.

14. Reuben Breakfast Bagel

Reuben Breakfast Bagel
© mycompletecooking

Morning meets deli classic! A toasted pumpernickel bagel loaded with pastrami-spiced turkey, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly fried egg.

The Russian dressing and sauerkraut add tangy zip to every bite. Caraway seeds sprinkled on top complete this deli-inspired breakfast revelation.

15. Maple Bacon Donut Sandwich

Maple Bacon Donut Sandwich
© Over The Fire Cooking

Sweet and savory breakfast rebellion! A glazed donut sliced in half and griddled in butter creates an outrageous sandwich base.

Stuffed with maple-candied bacon, a fried egg, and sharp cheddar cheese. The sweet donut against salty bacon and gooey egg yolk creates flavor fireworks in your mouth.

16. Shakshuka Pita Pocket

Shakshuka Pita Pocket
© The Modern Nonna

Middle Eastern breakfast brilliance! Warm pita bread stuffed with mini shakshuka – eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce with bell peppers, onions, and garlic.

Topped with crumbled feta, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of tahini. The combination of warm spices and bright herbs creates an explosion of flavor.

17. Churro Waffle Monte Cristo

Churro Waffle Monte Cristo
© disneyfoodblog

Breakfast meets county fair indulgence! Two thin cinnamon-sugar coated waffles sandwich Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, and strawberry jam.

The entire creation is dipped in egg batter and fried until golden. Dusted with powdered sugar and served with maple syrup for dipping.