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Grilled Egg Cheese Sandwich

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๐Ÿฅช This Grilled Cheese and Egg Sandwich recipe combines creamy melted cheese with a perfectly cooked egg for a satisfying breakfast treat.
โฑ๏ธ Quick to prepare and cook, it makes an ideal choice for busy mornings when you want something delicious and filling fast.

  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

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4 slices of bread for a sturdy structure

2 tablespoons softened butter for grilling to create a golden crust

4 large eggs for main protein and creamy texture

Salt and pepper to taste for seasoning

Cheese slices enough to cover two slices of bread for melty, savory goodness

Instructions

1-First, heat a skillet over medium-low heat and spray it with cooking spray for even cooking. Crack the 4 large eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the whites set but the yolks stay runny, about 5 minutes, then remove them carefully.

2-Next, butter one side of each of the 4 slices of bread using the 2 tablespoons of softened butter.

3-Place two buttered bread slices butter-side down in the skillet. Cover each with enough cheese slices to fully cover the bread, then cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden brown.

4-Add two fried eggs on top of each cheese-covered slice, top with the remaining bread slices butter-side up, and flip the sandwiches to cook the other side for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown.

Final Touches: Once done, cut the sandwiches in half and serve them immediately for the best taste and texture. For dietary adaptations, substitute ingredients as needed and adjust cooking times to make sure everything heats through evenly. This method, with its 2 minutes of prep and 11 minutes of cooking, makes the grilled egg cheese sandwich a go-to for busy mornings.

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Notes

๐Ÿ”ฅ Cook sandwiches on medium-low heat to let cheese melt fully while bread toasts.
๐Ÿงˆ Use just enough butter to coat the bread to avoid sogginess.
๐Ÿณ To remove eggs without breaking yolks, slide spatula gently under eggs at an upward angle.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 357mg