Ultimate Breakfast Sandwiches

• 4 slices bacon
• 4 English muffins, split
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 large eggs
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Mayonnaise and ketchup, for serving

1. In a large heavy cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes.
2. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve the fat in the skillet in a small container.
3. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat over medium heat.
4. Brown half the English muffins in the skillet, split-side-down, then transfer to a work surface.
5. Repeat with the remaining English muffin halves and 1 more tablespoon of bacon fat.
6. Preheat the broiler.
7. Place 1 slice of cheese on each muffin bottom and place under the broiler until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
8. In the same skillet, heat the remaining bacon fat over medium-high heat.
9. Fry the eggs to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for runny yolks, then sprinkle each with a pinch of salt and pepper and divide the eggs between the English muffin bottoms.
10. Top with the bacon slices and dress with mayonnaise and ketchup to taste.

bacon, muffins, cheddar cheese, eggs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, mayonnaise

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ultimate-breakfast-sandwiches (may not work)