Crispy, Cheesy, and Packed with Protein
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 508 kcal per sandwich
This hearty breakfast sandwich combines golden, buttery Texas toast, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly fried eggs. Whether you like your yolks runny or firm, this comforting grilled cheese is a delicious way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices thick Texas toast
- 2 slices Colby Jack cheese
- 2 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- Butter (for toasting)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Bread
Butter one side of each slice of bread and set aside. - Fry the Eggs
In a frying pan over low heat, melt a bit of butter.
Fry the eggs to your desired doneness—sunny-side up, over easy, or fully cooked.
Season with salt and pepper. Set eggs aside once done. - Assemble the Sandwich
In a clean frying pan or griddle, place one slice of bread, buttered side down.
Layer with:- 1 slice Colby Jack
- 2 fried eggs
- 1 slice Pepper Jack
- 1 slice of bread, buttered side up
- Grill the Sandwich
Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium-low heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, flipping once halfway through.
Repeat for the second sandwich.
Notes
- Use your favorite cheese combinations—American, cheddar, or Swiss work well too.
- For a runny yolk, fry eggs sunny-side up or over easy. For a cleaner sandwich, cook eggs fully.
- To reduce mess, press gently with a spatula as the sandwich grills.
Nutrition (Per Sandwich)
- Calories: 508
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 383mg
- Sodium: 756mg
- Potassium: 244mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Calcium: 515mg
- Iron: 4mg
Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 2 sandwiches
Description
This hearty breakfast sandwich combines golden, buttery Texas toast, gooey melted cheese, and perfectly fried eggs. Whether you like your yolks runny or firm, this comforting grilled cheese is a delicious way to start your day.
Ingredients
-
4 large eggs
-
4 slices thick Texas toast
-
2 slices Colby Jack cheese
-
2 slices Pepper Jack cheese
-
Butter (for toasting)
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
-
Prep the Bread
Butter one side of each slice of bread and set aside. -
Fry the Eggs
In a frying pan over low heat, melt a bit of butter.
Fry the eggs to your desired doneness—sunny-side up, over easy, or fully cooked.
Season with salt and pepper. Set eggs aside once done. -
Assemble the Sandwich
In a clean frying pan or griddle, place one slice of bread, buttered side down.
Layer with:-
1 slice Colby Jack
-
2 fried eggs
-
1 slice Pepper Jack
-
1 slice of bread, buttered side up
-
-
Grill the Sandwich
Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium-low heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, flipping once halfway through.
Repeat for the second sandwich.
Notes
-
Use your favorite cheese combinations—American, cheddar, or Swiss work well too.
-
For a runny yolk, fry eggs sunny-side up or over easy. For a cleaner sandwich, cook eggs fully.
-
To reduce mess, press gently with a spatula as the sandwich grills.