why make this recipe
Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs is a delicious way to start your day. It’s not only filling but also easy to make. Combining creamy cheese, tasty sausage, and scrambled eggs between two slices of golden brown bread makes for a delightful breakfast sandwich that everyone will love. Plus, it’s quick enough to prepare on busy mornings!
how to make Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs
Ingredients :
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices cheese (like cheddar or American)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until fully browned.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet with the sausage and scramble until cooked through.
- In another skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Place two slices of sourdough bread in the skillet, top each with a slice of cheese, and then layer on the egg and sausage mixture.
- Add the remaining cheese on top, then top with the other slices of bread.
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then add another tablespoon of butter, flip the sandwiches, and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy your breakfast sandwich!
how to serve Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs
This breakfast sandwich is perfect on its own, but you can serve it with a side of fresh fruit or a warm cup of coffee. Cut it in half for easy handling and enjoy it while it’s warm.
how to store Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs
If you have leftovers, you can store the sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. To reheat, place them in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or use a microwave, though this may make the bread a bit soft.
tips to make Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs
- Use your favorite type of cheese for more flavor.
- To make it even heartier, add spinach or tomatoes to the egg mixture.
- Keep the heat on medium to prevent burning the bread while the cheese melts.
variation
You can substitute the ground sausage with cooked bacon or ham for a different flavor. For a vegetarian option, omit the meat entirely and add sautéed vegetables instead.
FAQs
1. Can I use different types of bread?
Yes, you can use any bread you like such as whole wheat, rye, or even bagels.
2. How do I know when the eggs are cooked?
The eggs should be fully scrambled and no longer runny. They will look fluffy and fully set.
3. Can I prepare this sandwich ahead of time?
It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can cook the sausage and eggs in advance and assemble the sandwich when ready to eat.
Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices cheese (like cheddar or American) Use your favorite type of cheese for more flavor.
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking the Sausage and Eggs
- In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until fully browned.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet with the sausage and scramble until cooked through.
Making the Sandwich
- In another skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Place two slices of sourdough bread in the skillet, top each with a slice of cheese, and then layer on the egg and sausage mixture.
- Add the remaining cheese on top, then top with the other slices of bread.
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then add another tablespoon of butter, flip the sandwiches, and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy your breakfast sandwich!