25 Breakfast Sandwich Ideas to Start Your Day Right

You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and there are many benefits to eating breakfast. While it’s common to start the day with a bowl of cereal or a pastry, these types of breakfasts are high in sugar and carbs. A breakfast sandwich, on the other hand, is a great way to start your day. The right breakfast sandwich can provide a good amount of protein and keep you full until lunch. Whether you choose to add bacon or you choose a vegetarian sandwich, there are plenty of options out there for every day of the week.

If you need some ideas for what to put on your next breakfast sandwich, there are many unique combinations. Some are on the healthy side while some are more indulgent but no matter what your preferences are, there’s something on the list for everyone. Here are 25 breakfast sandwich ideas to start your day right.

• Ingredients: Bacon, cheddar cheese, a fried egg, and an English muffin

It doesn’t get any more classic than a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich in the morning. This classic combination of ingredients makes a great breakfast sandwich. It’s easy to customize this sandwich to fit your preferences as well.

You can choose any type of cheese you prefer and while it’s delicious on an English muffin, you can swap that out for a bagel, roll, or your favorite bread. After cooking your bacon and frying your egg, simply add all the ingredients to your bread of choice.

• Ingredients: Sausage patty, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese, and a biscuit

If you’re not eating bacon on your breakfast sandwich, the second most popular choice will be sausage. A sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich is another classic breakfast sandwich that’s hard to pass up.

This classic sandwich is perfect on a flaky, buttery biscuit, and topped with Swiss cheese. You can choose another type of bread or cheese if you prefer. Simply cook your sausage and your scrambled eggs and assemble all your ingredients.

• Ingredients: A fried egg, cheddar cheese, and a toasted bagel

Although bacon and sausage are tasty on a breakfast sandwich, you don’t need either of these breakfast meats to make a delicious meal. This egg and cheese sandwich is simple but delicious.

All you have to do to make this breakfast sandwich is add a fried egg and cheddar cheese to the toasted bagel of your choice. You can add the cheese while your egg is still in the skillet to ensure your cheese is melted for a perfect breakfast sandwich.

• Ingredients: Sliced avocado, tomatoes, spinach, a fried egg, and whole-grain toast

Avocados are not only delicious, they’re also filled with lots of nutrients and healthy fats. They also make a great addition to any breakfast sandwich. If you’re a vegetarian or you’re looking for a way to add more nutrients to your breakfast, this veggie and avocado sandwich is a tasty and healthy choice.

All you need for this sandwich is a fried egg, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, and your favorite whole-grain bread.

• Ingredients: Sliced ham, scrambled egg, Swiss cheese, and a croissant

When you don’t have any sausage or bacon on hand, ham makes a great addition to any breakfast sandwich. This ham, egg, and cheese croissant is salty, savory, and a filling breakfast sandwich to start your day right.

Swiss cheese goes well with the ham but you can switch it out for cheddar or a different type of cheese if you choose. After scrambling your eggs, add the ham, eggs, and cheese to a sliced and slightly toasted croissant.

• Ingredients: Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion, and a toasted bagel

If you’re looking for a fancier way to start your day, try this smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich. Complete with cream cheese, capers, and red onions, this sandwich is sure to make you feel like you’re living a life of luxury, even if it’s a sandwich you only have every once in a while.

You can usually buy smoked salmon already cooked at your local grocery store. To assemble this sandwich, spread the cream cheese on your toasted bagel, then top it with smoked salmon, red onion, and capers.

• Ingredients: Fried chicken breast, sliced cheese, and two waffles

The only thing better than chicken and waffles in the morning is a chicken and waffle sandwich. This creative take on the classic chicken and waffles includes tasty fried chicken breast and cheese placed between two waffles.

You can add maple syrup or your favorite butter spread to complete this breakfast sandwich. Any type of cheese will work but a milder cheese will pair well with the sweetness of the waffles.

• Ingredients: French toast, bacon, egg, and sliced cheese

French toast is one of the most popular breakfasts, but you may not have tried using French toast for a breakfast sandwich. This sandwich includes bacon, egg, and sliced cheese placed between two slices of French toast.

While you can choose any type of cheese you want for this sandwich, choose one that will go well with the sweetness of the French toast. This is similar to the chicken and waffle sandwich but uses French toast as the bread instead of two waffles.

• Ingredients: Eggs, steak, peppers, onions, provolone cheese, and a hoagie roll

Why wait until lunch to have a Philly cheesesteak when you can enjoy one for breakfast? This breakfast sandwich is everything you love about a classic Philly cheesesteak with the addition of fried or scrambled eggs.

Philly cheesesteaks are typically made with thin strips of sirloin. After cooking your steak and eggs, add them to your roll and top them with provolone cheese and sautéed peppers and onions. Like a traditional Philly cheesesteak, it goes best on a toasted hoagie roll.

• Ingredients: Egg whites, spinach, feta cheese, and whole-grain bread

If you’re looking for a breakfast sandwich on the healthier side, this egg white and spinach sandwich is a great option. You can add raw spinach to your breakfast sandwich or saute the spinach with salt, pepper, and garlic.

This breakfast sandwich tastes great on whole-grain toast but you could also make it a wrap and add it to a whole-wheat tortilla. You can optionally add in some extra vegetables as well or some ripe avocado slices.

• Ingredients: BBQ pulled pork, a fried egg, coleslaw, and a toasted bun

For the barbecue lovers out there, this BBQ pulled pork and egg sandwich is a great choice in the morning. All you have to do to enjoy this barbecue favorite is add BBQ pulled pork, fried egg, and coleslaw to your favorite toasted bun.

While you could set some pulled pork to cook overnight, this breakfast sandwich is also a great option if you have leftover pulled pork and coleslaw from the night before.

• Ingredients: Beef patty, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, a fried egg, and a burger bun

Mushroom and Swiss burgers are a great choice for lunch or dinner, but you can enjoy this combination in the morning as well. Fried eggs have become a popular choice as a topping for burgers and this addition makes for the perfect breakfast sandwich.

All you have to do is cook up a burger patty, mushrooms, and a fried egg, then top them with Swiss cheese. Don’t skip the step of sautéing the mushrooms to complete this breakfast burger.

• Ingredients: Bacon, a fried egg, maple syrup, and a toasted ciabatta roll

Most breakfast plates aren’t complete without a side of maple syrup. This twist on the classic bacon, egg, and cheese adds a touch of sweetness with the addition of maple syrup. It’s perfectly sweet and savory and goes great on a toasted ciabatta roll.

If you’re looking up something you can whip up quickly, you can use any bread or roll you have on hand. Additionally, you can swap out a poached egg or scrambled eggs for the fried egg if you prefer.

• Ingredients: Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, a fried egg, and ciabatta 

The only thing that could make the popular Caprese sandwich better is turning it into a breakfast sandwich. This tasty sandwich has fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil. You can make it into a breakfast sandwich by adding a fried egg on top.

To create this delicious sandwich, add all your ingredients to a toasted ciabatta roll or bread. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil on top for some extra flavor.

Even if you’re a vegetarian, you can still enjoy a tasty breakfast sandwich that’s high in protein. This tofu and veggie scramble goes great on a bun or in a wrap if you prefer to use a whole wheat tortilla.

The peppers, onions, and spinach add plenty of nutrients while the tofu is high in protein. You can use any seasonings you choose to create a delicious and flavorful vegetarian breakfast sandwich. Simply cook your tofu in the oven or a skillet and mix it with your cooked vegetables.

• Ingredients: Two pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese

Pancakes, sausage, and eggs all go well together on your breakfast plate, so why not add them all together to make a delicious breakfast sandwich? To make this breakfast sandwich, cook up some pancakes, scrambled eggs, and sausage patties.

Once you’ve finished cooking your eggs and sausage, top them with your favorite cheese, and place them between two pancakes. These ingredients are the perfect combo for a sweet and savory breakfast. You can also swap the sausage patties for crispy bacon instead.

• Ingredients: Corned beef hash, a fried egg, and toasted rye bread

Corned beef hash is a popular breakfast ingredient and goes well on a breakfast sandwich. For a filling and savory breakfast, add corned beef hash and a fried egg to some buttered, toasted rye bread. You can also add a slice of cheese and any vegetables if you want to mix it up. 

Corned beef hash includes corned beef, potatoes, onions, and broth. You can usually buy corned beef at the deli counter and you can also buy pre-made corned beef hash in a can if you don’t have time to make your own.

• Ingredients: Turkey bacon, egg whites, avocado, and a multi-grain bagel

Not all breakfast sandwiches are full of fat or high in sodium. This healthier version of a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich includes turkey bacon and eggs and is added to a multi-grain bagel. You can bake your turkey bacon in the oven or fry it in a skillet. After making your turkey bacon and egg whites, top them with some avocado slices on a multi-grain bagel or whole-grain toast.

The healthier ingredients on this sandwich make for a lower calorie and lower fat version of a classic breakfast combination without having to sacrifice the delicious flavor.

• Ingredients: Roasted sweet potato, black beans, avocado, yogurt sauce, and a multi-grain bun

This sweet potato and black bean breakfast sandwich is one of the most unique sandwiches to start your day with. With tasty roasted sweet potato, black beans, and a creamy yogurt sauce, it’s a filling sandwich even without the addition of eggs or meat.

You can choose your own recipe for a yogurt sauce to add to your sandwich or choose your favorite store-bought sauce for convenience. You can also make this sandwich into a wrap by adding the ingredients to a whole-wheat tortilla.

• Ingredients: Bacon, a fried egg, tomato slices, cheddar cheese, and a croissant

While the classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is hard to beat, the addition of tomatoes to this breakfast sandwich makes it even tastier. These ingredients also go perfectly with a freshly made butter croissant.

To make this sandwich, add a fried egg, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes to a lightly toasted croissant. Then, top it with crispy slices of bacon for a tasty and filling breakfast sandwich.

• Ingredients: Sliced smoked turkey, avocado, spinach, provolone cheese, and whole-grain bread or bun

When you’re looking for something different than a ham, bacon, or sausage sandwich, you can try a smoked turkey sandwich in the morning. This breakfast sandwich includes slices of smoked turkey, avocado, spinach, and provolone cheese.

This is also a great breakfast sandwich if you’re looking for a sandwich without eggs as the main ingredient. For an extra burst of smokey flavor, try this sandwich with smoked provolone, which pairs well with the smoked turkey.

• Ingredients: Hummus, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, and whole-grain bread

If you’re a vegetarian or enjoy eating a lot of veggies, you may have tried a version of this Mediterranean Veggie sandwich for lunch before. However, you don’t have to wait until lunch to have this delicious vegetable sandwich.

Top your whole-grain bread with a generous helping of your favorite veggies after spreading some homemade hummus on the bread. This type of sandwich typically includes roasted red peppers, cucumbers, and red onions, but you can swap out any ingredients if there’s something you prefer.

• Ingredients: Sliced apples, Brie, honey, and a croissant

This apple and Brie croissant is a great option if you want something a little different for breakfast. Apples, Brie, and honey already go well together and they pair perfectly with a toasted, buttery croissant.

Whether you’re looking for something sweet or something vegetarian, you won’t regret making this tasty breakfast sandwich. All you have to do is add Brie and apples to a croissant and drizzle some honey on top. You can also turn this breakfast sandwich into a grilled cheese by heating it up in a skillet.

• Ingredients: Sausage, bell peppers, onion, fried egg, and a toasted hoagie roll

Sausage, peppers, and onions are a great combination for lunch or dinner, but they’re a great way to start the day as well. These ingredients go perfectly with a fried or scrambled egg. You can use a toasted hoagie roll or any other bread you have on hand.

After frying up your egg, sausage, peppers, and onions, all you have to do is layer them on your roll. You can choose to scramble your eggs instead for an equally delicious sandwich.

• Ingredients: Sliced ham, cheddar cheese, sliced apples, honey mustard, and whole-grain bread

If you’re looking for a fresh breakfast idea that’s a little out of the ordinary, try this ham, apple, and cheddar sandwich. With sliced ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and crisp apple slices, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

The sandwich isn’t complete without a generous spread of honey mustard, whether you choose to use store-bought or make your own. After spreading the honey mustard on your bread, add your ham, cheese, and sliced apples.