This scrambled egg sandwich recipe combines three of my favorite things: caprese salad, eggs, and sandwiches! Soft scrambled eggs and mozzarella cheese pair beautifully with light tomato slices and fresh herb basil.
It’s quick and easy to make: a perfect healthy breakfast recipe for any day of the week!
Mozzarella Breakfast Sandwich
When you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, this easy Creamy Scrambled Egg Breakfast Sandwich is a perfect choice! It’s packed with flavor and super satisfying, yet only takes 10 minutes to whip up.
The flavors are inspired by a classic Caprese salad, which is one of my favorites. (If you also love Caprese Salad, be sure to check out this Peach Caprese Salad Recipe!)
You can use any bread you like here, and you can boil the eggs however you like if you don’t feel the scrambled eggs (fried, boiled, etc.).
ingredients you need
What you need for this Caprese Scrambled Egg Sandwich:
- eggs
- sandwich bread (I love shoddy whole wheat bread, but you can use any type of bread you like! English muffins will work, too.)
- tomato
- fresh mozzarella
- fresh basil
- spinach (Arugula works too!)
Avocado would be a delicious addition here too!
For more egg breakfast recipes to try, check out these healthy veggie egg muffins or these make ahead breakfast sandwiches.
How to make a scrambled egg sandwich
Start by slicing the mozzarella and tomato.
Next, scramble the eggs in a bowl or measuring cup, then pour them into a skillet drizzled with olive oil over medium-high heat.
Slowly cook the eggs, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still soft. Using a spatula, fold them into a square (to fit inside the sandwich).
Next, assemble the sandwich!
Place the spinach on a piece of bread, then add the eggs. Next comes the tomato slices, mozzarella and fresh basil, then top it off with another piece of bread.
Have fun at last! Feel free to toast the bread before assembling the sandwich if you want it crispy.
What kind of mozzarella should I use?
For this egg sandwich recipe, you need fresh, low-moisture mozzarella. You’ll likely find this in the deli or cheese aisle of the grocery store (instead of the dairy aisle).
If you can’t find it, you can use grated mozzarella instead, but it won’t have the same texture.
What is the best way to prepare scrambled eggs?
It is best to cook scrambled eggs slowly over low to medium heat. In this way, they cook sufficiently without the eggs drying out.
Make sure to stir the eggs constantly so they cook evenly, and remove them from the heat as soon as they’re done cooking!
Scrambled Egg Sandwich Topping Ideas
You can easily customize this Caprese Egg Sandwich to your liking!
Substitute another type of cheese (like cheddar or feta) for the mozzarella cheese, substitute arugula for spinach, or add cooked bacon.
You can even add a favorite sauce like pesto to enhance the flavor even more. you do you!
I hope you get a chance to try this Scrambled Egg Sandwich – it’s a great easy recipe to keep in your breakfast routine. You can find the full recipe at the end of this post. Enjoy!
More breakfast ideas with eggs:
Caprese scrambled egg sandwich
This scrambled egg sandwich recipe combines three of my favorite things: caprese salad, eggs, and sandwiches! A simple & healthy breakfast.
preparation time
5 minutes
cooking time
5 minutes
total time
10 mins
Ingredients:
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2 eggs
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2-3 slices of tomato
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2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella
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Handful of fresh basil
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Handful of spinach
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2 slices of bread
Instructions:
- Scrambled eggs in a bowl or measuring cup. Drizzle olive oil into a pan over medium heat. Fill in eggs.
- Slowly cook the eggs, stirring occasionally, until cooked but still soft. Use a spatula to fold them into a square.
- Place spinach on a piece of bread. Put scrambled eggs on top. Add the tomato slices, mozzarella slices and fresh basil. Top with another piece of bread and enjoy!*
Remarks:
*Feel free to toast the bread before assembling the sandwich if you want it crispy.
**This sandwich also tastes great with a sauce like pesto!