Bacon, Egg & Cheese

This is a next-level BEC that balances smoky-crunchy bacon, melty cheese, a runny (or fried) egg, and the sweet-heat punch of hot honey. “Bee Dolce” is the name we’re giving this masterpiece because the hot honey makes it taste like luxury.

Ingredients (Makes 1 Monster Sandwich)

• 1 large brioche bun, sesame seed roll, or everything bagel (brioche is the move)
• 4–5 thick-cut bacon strips (applewood-smoked if possible)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 slices sharp cheddar or American cheese (sharp cheddar wins for flavor)
• 2–3 tablespoons hot honey (Mike’s Hot Honey, Bee Dolce, or homemade – see note)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for the eggs + bun)
• Pinch of kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper
• Optional upgrades:
  • A few thin slices of pickled jalapeño
  • A swipe of garlic aioli or mayo
  • Arugula or watercress for peppery bite

Instructions 

1. Cook the bacon
   Medium heat in a skillet or on a sheet pan in the oven (400 °F / 15–18 min) until deep golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Keep 1 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
2. Toast the bun
   While bacon cooks, split and butter the cut sides of the brioche bun. Toast in a dry skillet or under the broiler until golden.
3. Cook the eggs (choose your style)
   Fried (runny yolk): Heat the reserved bacon fat + ½ tbsp butter over medium-low. Crack in 2 eggs, season with salt & pepper. Cook until edges are lacy and crispy, yolk still runny (2–3 min).
   OR
   Over-easy: Same, but flip gently for 20–30 seconds.
4. Melt the cheese
   Immediately top the eggs with the cheese slices while still in the pan so it melts perfectly over the yolks.
5. Assemble (bottom to top)
   1. Bottom bun (buttered side up)
   2. Optional swipe of garlic aioli
   3. Crispy bacon strips
   4. Cheesy eggs
   5. Generous drizzle of hot honey (don’t be shy – 2–3 tbsp)
   6. Optional pickled jalapeños + handful of arugula
   7. Top bun
6. Press gently so the yolk and hot honey start to mingle, wrap in parchment or foil for 60 seconds (makes it even juicier), then devour immediately.

Perfect Pairings

• Ice-cold Mexican Coke or Dr Pepper (the sweetness fights the heat perfectly)
• Hash browns or crispy tater tots on the side
• Strong iced coffee or cold brew
• Dill pickle spear (cuts through the richness)
• If you’re going full brunch: pair with a spicy Bloody Mary or michelada
• Pro tip: Keep extra hot honey on the table — people always want another drizzle halfway through.