Description
This Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the ultimate morning comfort food that combines gooey cheddar cheese, savory bacon or sausage, and perfectly cooked eggs between slices of buttery bread. It’s a delicious and satisfying way to start your day!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices bread (white, wheat, or sourdough)
Butter:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Cheese:
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
Meat:
- 2 slices cooked bacon or breakfast sausage patties
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: In a small skillet, cook eggs to your preference, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer cheddar cheese, cooked egg, and bacon or sausage. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
- Grill Sandwiches: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding tomato, avocado, or fresh herbs before grilling.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like mozzarella and Swiss for a unique taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg
