Name: Spicy Egg and Cheese Muffin Melts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 English Muffin, split; 1 Tablespoon salted butter, divided; 2 eggs; 2 heaping teaspoons minced jalapeno or other chile pepper; 1 green onion, chopped, divided; 4 thin slices sharp cheddar cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Ingredients

2 serv.

1 English Muffin, split
1 Tablespoon salted butter, divided
2 eggs
2 heaping teaspoons minced jalapeno or other chile pepper
1 green onion, chopped, divided
4 thin slices sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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1 Gather all ingredients. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 Toast English muffin in a toaster on the bagel setting until crispy. Spread muffin with about 1 tablespoon butter, then lay butter side up on the prepared pan.
3 Melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Crack eggs into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Fry eggs to taste, turning once if desired.
4 Mix jalapeno and a spoonful of green onion together in a small bowl;. Scatter mixture over both muffin halves.
5 Transfer 1 egg on top of each muffin half. Lay 2 slices cheese onto each egg.
6 Turn on the oven’s broiler. Broil in the oven until cheese is bubbling. Serve with remaining green onion as a garnish.