Description
Enjoy a hearty breakfast grilled cheese sandwich filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and crispy bacon or sausage, all perfectly toasted between your choice of bread. This delicious meal is a great way to kickstart your day!
Ingredients
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- 4 slices of bread (your choice: sourdough, whole grain, or white)
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite melting cheese)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices of cooked bacon or sausage patties (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley) for garnish (optional)
- Hot sauce or ketchup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on a clean countertop or kitchen table.
- If using bacon, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease. If using sausage patties, cook them according to package instructions.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Prepare your bread by laying out the slices on a clean surface. If you prefer, you can lightly toast the bread in a toaster for added crunch.
- In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Make sure the butter coats the bottom of the skillet evenly.
- Once the butter is melted and bubbling, pour in the whisked eggs. Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for about 1-2 minutes until they start to set around the edges.
- Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs, pushing them from the edges toward the center. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked but still soft and fluffy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Take two slices of bread and place them on a clean surface. On each slice, place a slice of cheese.
- Next, add a portion of the scrambled eggs on top of the cheese on each slice. If you are using bacon or sausage, add a slice or patty on top of the eggs.
- Top the eggs and meat with another slice of cheese, then place the remaining slices of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
- In the same skillet used for the eggs, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and heat over medium-low heat.
- Once the butter is melted and bubbling, carefully place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. If your skillet is not large enough, you may need to cook them in batches.
- Cook the sandwiches for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Carefully flip the sandwiches over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- If you find that the bread is browning too quickly before the cheese melts, you can lower the heat and cover the skillet with a lid to help the cheese melt.
- Once the sandwiches are cooked to perfection, remove them from the skillet and place them on a cutting board.
- Allow the sandwiches to cool for a minute before slicing them in half diagonally. This will help prevent the cheese from oozing out too much.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve with hot sauce or ketchup on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy your delicious breakfast grilled cheese sandwich while its warm!
Notes
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors. Gruyère, pepper jack, or even a mix of cheeses can elevate your sandwich.
- For added flavor, consider spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise or mustard on the outside of the bread before grilling.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach, tomatoes, or avocado for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Make sure to keep the heat at medium-low to ensure the cheese melts thoroughly without burning the bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes