A brightly colored, inviting mound of thinly sliced cantaloupe sits nestled atop a mound of perfectly poached egg and crispy turkey bacon. The lightly toasted English muffin halves sandwich this delectable duo, adding a lovely toasted hue to the mix. A light drizzle of golden, luscious basil-infused honey and a sprinkle of vibrant, fresh basil leaves complete the decadently dynamic tableau.

Cantaloupe & Honey-Drizzled Brunch Sandwich

Name: Cantaloupe & Honey-Drizzled Brunch Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cantaloupe, 1/2 thinly sliced; Organic eggs, 2 poached; Turkey bacon, 4 slices cooked until crisp; English muffins, 2 lightly toasted; Basil leaves, to taste hand-torn for garnish; Honey, 1/4 cup none; Fresh basil leaves, 4 leaves minced; Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tsp none; Sea Salt, a pinch none

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Poaching

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: July 13, 2024

This recipe offers a light, refreshing spin on the traditional breakfast sandwich. The succulent, sweet tang of cantaloupe is complemented by a perfectly poached egg, crisp turkey bacon, and a drizzle of basil-infused honey, all perfectly sandwiched between an English muffin. It's uniquely delicious, and beautifully vibrant to boot.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cantaloupe - 1/2 - thinly sliced
Organic eggs - 2 - poached
Turkey bacon - 4 slices - cooked until crisp
English muffins - 2 - lightly toasted
Basil leaves - to taste - hand-torn for garnish
Honey - 1/4 cup - none
Fresh basil leaves - 4 leaves - minced
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tsp - none
Sea salt - a pinch - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍯🌿🔥

Gently heat honey and minced basil in a small saucepan. Stir occasionally and watch carefully to ensure it doesn't boil. Once warm, set it aside.
Step 2 - 🦃🥓🍳

Cook turkey bacon in a pan until crispy, rendering out fat. Set it aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
Step 3 - 🍳🥚🌊

In the same pan, add a touch of olive oil and poach the eggs until they're beautifully runny but still hold their shape.
Step 4 - 🍞🔥✨

Toast English muffin halves until golden and crispy.
Step 5 - 🥓🍈🍳🍯🥪

Place half of the crispy turkey bacon on one side of each English muffin. Lay slices of cantaloupe, followed by the poached egg. Drizzle with basil-infused honey and garnish with torn basil leaves. Close the sandwich with the other half of the muffin.
Step 6 - 🍽️😋👨‍🍳

Serve immediately and enjoy this unique and visually enticing brunch delight.

Additional

This dish can be adapted to suit a vegetarian diet by simply swapping the turkey bacon for some sautéd arugula for an equally delicious experience. Kids can assist in layering the sandwich or garnishing the dish, making for a fun family kitchen adventure.