Got it 👍 A Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs is the perfect mix of crispy bread, gooey cheese, and fluffy eggs — filling, quick, and customizable. I’ll give you a long, detailed recipe with step-by-step instructions and variations so you can enjoy it exactly the way you like.
🍳🥪 Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs
🛒 Ingredients (2 sandwiches)
4 slices of bread (white, sourdough, or whole grain — your choice)
2 tbsp butter (softened, for spreading)
4 large eggs
2 tbsp milk or cream (optional, makes eggs fluffier)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, American, or a mix)
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for extra crispy crust)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking eggs)
Optional Add-ins:
4 slices cooked bacon or sausage patties
2 slices ham or turkey
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
A handful of spinach or arugula
Hot sauce or sriracha for spice
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Eggs
Crack eggs into a bowl, add milk/cream, a pinch of salt and pepper. Beat until well combined.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp butter or oil.
Pour in the eggs and cook, gently stirring (like scrambled eggs) until just set but still soft.
Tip: For a neater sandwich, you can cook them like a thin omelet and fold it to fit the bread.
Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prep the Bread
Spread a thin layer of butter (or mayo, for extra crispiness) on one side of each bread slice.
Place 2 slices butter-side down on a clean surface — these will be the bottoms of your sandwiches.
3. Layer the Fillings
On each bottom slice of bread:
Sprinkle a small handful of cheese.
Add half of the scrambled (or folded omelet) eggs.
Add any extras you like (bacon, ham, tomato, spinach).
Sprinkle more cheese on top of the eggs (this helps the top bread stick when melted).
Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side facing out.
4. Grill the Sandwich
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and crispy.
Lower heat if the bread browns too quickly before the cheese melts.
Once the cheese is melted and gooey, remove from skillet.
5. Serve & Enjoy
Cut in half (diagonal for café-style) and serve hot.
Great with a side of fresh fruit, hash browns, or coffee.
🔥 Variations & Tips
Cheese Lovers: Use 2–3 kinds of cheese (cheddar + mozzarella + pepper jack = amazing).
Loaded Breakfast: Add a hash brown patty inside for crunch.
Veggie Option: Sauté mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions and add them to the eggs.
Spicy Kick: Mix sriracha into the eggs or spread chipotle mayo on the bread.
Meal Prep: Cook the eggs and fillings ahead, assemble in the morning, and grill fresh.
Would you like me to also write a “one-pan hack” version (where you cook the eggs and bread together in the same skillet like a TikTok-style egg sandwich)?