Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs

Why Make This Recipe

Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs are perfect for starting your day with a filling and tasty meal. This recipe combines classic breakfast ingredients like sausage and eggs with the gooey goodness of grilled cheese. It’s hearty, satisfying, and easy to make, making it a great choice for busy mornings or lazy weekend brunches.

How to Make Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs

Ingredients:

• ½ pound ground breakfast sausage
• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
• 4 tablespoons soft butter, divided
• 8 slices sourdough bread

Directions:

1. In a large non-stick skillet, cook and crumble the ground breakfast sausage until no longer pink. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once done, transfer the cooked sausage to a medium paper towel-lined mixing bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.

2. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan. As the eggs begin to set, gently stir them to make scrambled eggs. Cook until most of the liquid is gone, then remove the pan from the heat.

3. Remove the paper towel from under the sausage, keeping the sausage in the bowl. Add the scrambled eggs to the bowl with the sausage and gently stir to combine. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and heat it over medium heat.

4. Butter one side of each piece of bread. Place one slice of bread into the skillet, butter side down. Top the bread with one slice of Colby-Jack cheese. Scoop about ½ cup of the sausage-egg mixture over the cheese. Add another slice of cheese, and then place another slice of buttered bread on top, butter side up.

5. Cook the sandwich until the bread turns golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook until the other side is golden brown.

6. Remove the sandwich to a cutting board. Cut it in half, if desired. Repeat the process with the remaining bread, cheese, and sausage-egg mixture. Serve immediately.

How to Serve Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs

Serve your Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs hot off the skillet. You can enjoy them plain, or with sides like fresh fruit, hash browns, or a light salad. They are great for breakfast or brunch and can even be served as a quick lunch.

How to Store Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to 2 days. To reheat, place the sandwich in a skillet over low heat until warmed through, or microwave it for about 30 seconds.

Tips to Make Breakfast Grilled Cheese Eggs

• Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
• Adjust the amount of sausage and eggs to fit your tastes.
• You can add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
• Make sure the butter is soft for easy spreading on the bread.

Variation

You can substitute the Colby-Jack cheese with other types of cheese like cheddar or mozzarella for a different flavor. Additionally, try using different types of bread, such as whole wheat or rye, to give a new twist to this classic recipe.

FAQs

Q: Can I use pre-cooked sausage?
A: Yes, you can use pre-cooked sausage. Just heat it up before adding it to the eggs.

Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can prepare the sausage and eggs ahead of time and assemble the sandwiches in the morning for a quicker breakfast.

Q: Is this recipe suitable for freezing?
A: Yes, you can freeze the assembled, uncooked sandwiches. Just wrap them tightly and store them in the freezer. Cook them straight from frozen; just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.