Ultimate Breakfast Sandwiches

Directions

1. 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. 2
   Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve the fat in the skillet in a small container.
3. 3
   In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat over medium heat.
4. 4
   Brown half the English muffins in the skillet, split-side-down, then transfer to a work surface.
5. 5
   Repeat with the remaining English muffin halves and 1 more tablespoon of bacon fat.
6. 6
   Preheat the broiler.
7. 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. 8
   In the same skillet, heat the remaining bacon fat over medium-high heat.
9. 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. 10
    Top with the bacon slices and dress with mayonnaise and ketchup to taste.