Don’t let your donuts get stale—try this donut breakfast sandwich recipe! If I had to say there’s one breakfast that I go to every morning when I need a quick bite, it’s coffee and a donut. Though I’ll agree it’s not the most nutritious, it’s one of those treat meals that make me happy, which we all need once in a while.
This donut breakfast sandwich is an elevated version of that, and dare I say a breakfast sandwich even? The sweetness of the doughnut really complements the savouriness of the sausage, egg, and cheese and tastes great with fresh fruit like grapes or berries.
One tool that will change your life when making breakfast sandwiches are stainless steel circular cookie cutters. I use it to make the egg the perfect shape to fit inside any donut, English muffin, or scone. Just be sure to brush some oil inside the ring so the egg doesn’t stick to the sides.
If you want to make your donut feel like it was just out of the oven, microwave it for 20 seconds before eating and taste how soft and warm it can be. Just be sure to not microwave it for any longer or the glaze will begin to melt.
What You Need To Make a Donut Breakfast Sandwich
This recipe may require several trips out. The best donuts are found at your local bakery or donut shop and I highly recommend a gourmet donut rather than a standard one. However, any glazed donut works for this recipe if it isn’t accessible.
If you’re looking to make this sandwich a little lighter, try Boston lettuce since the leafy, butterfly crunch will go great with these ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Egg
- Cheese
- Sausage
- Glazed donuts
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
How To Make a Donut Breakfast Sandwich
Cook your sausage and eggs: This step can be done separately or together. Heat a large frying pan on medium and add vegetable oil. Once heated, add your sausage.
On the other side of the pan, crack your egg in a circular cutter. If you don’t have a cutter, you can still cook your egg and cut it in a circle to fit inside the donut. Season both with salt and pepper. When ready, set aside.
Assemble your donut: Begin assembling your donut breakfast sandwich by slicing your donut in half. Add sausage, egg, and cheese and cover with the top of the donut.
Serve & enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
What should I serve with this breakfast sandwich?
These donut breakfast sandwiches are pretty much great as standalone breakfasts, but if you’re looking for additional sides, something fresh like grapes, berries, and apples are great to help cut through the heaviness of the sandwich.
Donut Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 sliced cheese
- 1 breakfast sausage
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 glazed donut sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick frying pan on medium-high heat.
- Add oil followed by a metal ring. Add eggs into the metal ring as well as a sausage on the other side.
- Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Once ready, begin assembling by placing sausage and egg inside a donut. Add cheese, cover with another donut, and serve.
Notes
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Matthew is a recipe developer and food photographer based in Canada. He enjoys all things food, drink and makes his best decisions with a mimosa in hand.