Some winter mornings call for something a little more substantial than porridge.
Something warm, savoury and satisfying. Something that feels like a café breakfast without requiring café prices or standing in a queue before you’ve had your first coffee.
This Mushroom & Cheese Breakfast Muffin delivers exactly that.
Golden sautéed mushrooms, a freshly cooked egg and melted cheese are tucked inside a toasted English muffin to create a breakfast that’s comforting, portable and surprisingly filling. Better still, it comes together in about 15 minutes using ingredients that are easy to keep on hand.
It’s the kind of breakfast that makes a cold Melbourne morning feel just a little more manageable.
Quick Stats
| Prep Time | 5 mins |
| Cook Time | 10 mins |
| Serves | 1 |
| Cost Per Serve | Approximately $3.80 |
| Protein | Approximately 18g |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Leftovers | No |
Winter Wellness Score
| Nutrient Focus | Score |
| Vitamin C | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Protein | ★★★★☆ |
| Fibre | ★★★☆☆ |
| Winter Comfort | ★★★★★ |
Solo Cook Rating
🧑🍳 5/5
One frying pan. One muffin. One happy breakfast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✓ Warm and satisfying on cold mornings
✓ Café-style breakfast at a fraction of the cost
✓ High in protein
✓ Ready in around 15 minutes
✓ Easy to customise with ingredients you already have
Winter Wellness Tip
Mushrooms are naturally rich in nutrients and add plenty of savoury flavour without adding much cost. Combined with protein-rich egg and cheese, they help create a filling breakfast that can keep you going through a busy morning.
Ingredients
- 1 wholemeal English muffin, split
- 1 large egg
- 80g button mushrooms, sliced
- 20g reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- Handful of baby spinach
- Pinch of chilli flakes
- Tomato slices
How To Make It
- Heat olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
- If using spinach, add it during the final minute and cook until wilted.
- Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
- Lightly toast the English muffin.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and crack the egg into the pan.
- Cook the egg for 2–3 minutes until the white is completely set and the yolk reaches your preferred doneness. For those who prefer a fully cooked yolk, cook for an additional minute.
- Place the cheese on the bottom half of the toasted muffin.
- Top with mushrooms, the cooked egg and optional tomato slices.
- Close the muffin and serve immediately.
Plan4One Shortcut
Pre-sliced mushrooms are one of the best convenience purchases for busy singles.
They cost a little more but can save enough prep time during the week to be well worth it.
Easy Swaps
- Cheddar → Swiss, tasty or mozzarella
- Mushrooms → Flat mushrooms or Swiss brown mushrooms
- English muffin → Wholegrain sandwich thin
- Egg → Two egg whites for a lighter option
What To Do With Leftovers
This breakfast is best enjoyed fresh.
However, any leftover cooked mushrooms can be refrigerated and used in an omelette, wrap or pasta later that day.
Storage Guide
- Best eaten immediately
- Cooked mushrooms: Refrigerate up to 24 hours
- Not suitable for freezing once assembled
Budget Meter
Budget Friendly ★★★★☆
A homemade breakfast muffin costs considerably less than buying one from a café and allows you to control both the ingredients and portion size.
The Reality Check
There are mornings when you need something more substantial than toast but don’t have the energy for a full cooked breakfast.
This recipe sits perfectly in that sweet spot.
It’s warm, filling and feels just a little bit indulgent without requiring a second mortgage to pay for it.
Recipe Card
Mushroom & Cheese Breakfast Muffin for One
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 1 wholemeal English muffin
- 1 egg
- 80g mushrooms
- 20g cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Cook mushrooms until golden.
- Toast the English muffin.
- Cook the egg until the white is fully set.
- Assemble with cheese and mushrooms.
- Serve immediately.
