Dads cannot live on banana pancakes–or french toast or waffles–alone. When you’ve hit your limit on soft and starchy breakfasts and are ready to have your child see it your way, turn to this breakfast sandwich for toddlers, which hits all those fluffy and gooey notes your youngster craves. We have it twice a week in our house; it’s asked for by name.
The source code here is a no-secret secret: cook the eggs the same way fast food restaurants do theirs. It’s not magic: steaming gives eggs a soft, cloud-like texture; it also keeps the flavor neutral, allowing you to customize cheese, bun, and condiment to your child’s liking–and yours, too. You should be able to introduce this as soon as your child can handle a sandwich or burger; it may never leave your rotation.
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🥪 First Breakfast Sandwich for Toddlers
A simple, satisfying, and toddler‑friendly breakfast that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. This sandwich is soft, easy to grip, and packed with protein from egg and cheese—perfect for little ones starting to eat more independently.
🛒 Ingredients at a Glance
- 1 small soft bun or slider roll
- 1 egg
- 1 slice of mild cheese (like cheddar or American)
- Optional: thin spread of avocado or soft veggie puree
👩🍳 Quick Step Summary
- Whisk your eggs with a splash of milk, a few chopped chives, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Toast buns until lightly brown; smear a bit of mayo on the top bun and place a slice of cheese on the bottom
- Steam the egg in a round holder until cooked through.
- Place the egg patty on top of the cheese, then close with the top bun.
- Cool slightly, slice if needed, and serve.
❓ Toddler Breakfast FAQ
Is cheese okay for toddlers?
Yes! Choose a mild cheese and serve in moderation. It adds flavor, calcium, and protein.
Can I add veggies?
Absolutely—soft options like mashed avocado or finely chopped spinach can be mixed into the egg.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes—these sandwiches freeze well. Just wrap tightly and store up to a month. Reheat gently before serving.
What bun works best?
Use a soft slider or mini sandwich roll. Avoid crusty breads, which can be tough for toddlers to chew.
How to Make A Breakfast Sandwich for Toddlers
Description
A tasty and easy breakfast sandwich for toddlers (and/or the kid in you), this egg sando uses the same technique fast food restaurants do to get light and fluffy eggs every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep
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Crack the eggs into a bowl, followed by a splash of milk, some chives, and a sprinkle each of salt and pepper. Mix until blended.
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Toast your buns to a rich, crackly brown–you’ll want a slightly crisp exterior! Spread a small amount of mayo on the top bun; if using, add a slice of cheese atop the bottom bun.
Cook and Assemble
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Heat a pan to Medium, giving it a few minutes to get hot. Place your egg mold(s) at the center of the pan, then coat the insides--both the bottom on the pan inside the mold(s) and the interiors of the mold(s)--with cooking spray.
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When pan is hot, pour 1 TBSP of water around the mold(s) (but not inside it); pour egg into the mold(s) and immediately cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 1.5-2 minutes (90 seconds if smaller molds/less egg; 120 seconds if a single mold or molds are topped out with egg).
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Remove egg from heat and from mold. Place on top of bun and add whatever additional sauces and toppings your child prefers.
Serve
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We’ve found the best experience on this one, both in terms of joy and nutrition, is to keep it as whole as possible. We’ll often hold the sandwich and allow my son to take big, voracious bites from it; you can also cut in half or quarters–just keep it big enough that the eggs stay in there. Don’t hesitate to serve it with something tangy (i.e., ketchup) to cut some of the richness.
Adapt
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Adding additional toppings to your own sandwich (say, bacon and/or sliced tomatoes): pro move. If you want to do the same for your kiddo, it’ll need to go inside the egg, which will require some more heft to the egg mix. So, add an additional egg and dice up your add-ins–and sausage, spinach, and tomatoes would be excellent here–small enough that they are not heftier than the cottage cheese curds in your mix; heat your pan to MEDIUM HIGH this time, and allow the egg enough time to set all around before folding and flipping.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Serving Size 1 sandwich
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Cholesterol 75mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Protein 12g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
User Reviews
Hadn’t considered cooking eggs the way they do at McDonald’s now my son only wants them cooked this way.