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Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Eggs & Sausage

Crispy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying, this breakfast grilled cheese is packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese between two buttery slices of grilled bread.

  • Total Time: 15–20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 slices of bread (sourdough, white, or whole grain)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 sausage patties (or 1/2 cup cooked sausage crumbles)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or 2 slices)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. In the same skillet, melt a little butter and cook eggs gently over low heat until just set and creamy.
  3. Lay out the bread slices. On two slices, layer half the cheese, followed by scrambled eggs, sausage, and the remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.
  4. Butter the outside of each slice of bread.
  5. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use low heat for eggs to keep them soft and fluffy.
  • Shredding your own cheese helps it melt more evenly.
  • Try different meats or cheeses to change it up.
  • Can be wrapped and refrigerated for quick reheating later.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Sandwich
  • Method: Stovetop Grilling
  • Cuisine: American comfort food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 235mg

Keywords: breakfast grilled cheese, eggs and sausage sandwich, brunch comfort food