The Key Technique for Making a Perfect Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

You don’t need to be in New York to have a classic B.E.C.

New Yorkers' breakfast of choice features crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and creamy eggs smushed between a kaiser roll. Alex Lepe/TNS

Bacon, egg and cheese (also known as B.E.C.) is the go-to breakfast order of New Yorkers. The name is short for a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, and it’s a staple at bodegas and carts across the city.

Luckily, you don’t have to be in NYC to enjoy this breakfast sandwich, because our recipe can be cooked right at home and it delivers the goods: crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and creamy eggs smushed between a kaiser roll. Whether you’re hungry for breakfast, looking to cure a hangover, or just want to eat something that brings you joy, a B.E.C. will always deliver, especially with a steaming hot cup of coffee alongside.

Key Ingredients in a Bacon, Egg and Cheese

While anyone can argue what a B.E.C. should be, New Yorkers are likely to agree on two things: it doesn’t need fancy ingredients to be fantastic, and to stick to the basic formula detailed below.