Description
This Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the ultimate morning comfort food, combining crispy, buttery bread with a luscious, cheesy center enhanced by a savory egg coating and optional bacon. Perfectly golden and gooey, it’s a deliciously satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Bread & Butter
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough or brioche recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cheese & Add-ons
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or any cheese that melts well)
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- Optional: A sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, crack the eggs and add milk or cream, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it is fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Assemble the Grilled Cheese: Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Flip two slices over so the buttered side is down. Evenly sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese, then half of the Monterey Jack cheese, and, if using, half the crumbled bacon on each. Add remaining cheeses on top, then cover with the other bread slices, butter-side up.
- Cook the Egg-Soaked Grilled Cheese: Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides well, and let the excess drip off before placing it in the skillet.
- Cook First Side: Cook the sandwich for 3-5 minutes on the first side, or until it turns golden brown and the cheese begins to melt and become gooey. Use a spatula to gently press down, adjusting the heat as necessary to avoid burning.
- Cook Second Side: Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Cover the skillet with a lid for a minute or two to help trap heat and speed the melting process.
- Serve: Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet and let it cool slightly. Slice it diagonally, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if desired, and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon with other cooked breakfast meats or omit it for a vegetarian version.
- Using sourdough or brioche bread adds extra flavor and texture but any sturdy bread will work.
- Adjust the heat carefully to ensure the sandwich cooks evenly without burning.
- Covering the skillet when cooking the second side helps cheese melt faster and more thoroughly.
- Try different cheese combinations depending on your preference for sharper or milder flavors.
