Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with the Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich! This delectable dish features crispy, buttery bread enveloping gooey melted cheese and a perfectly fried egg. Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night snack, this sandwich transforms any moment into a cozy culinary adventure. Customize it with your favorite cheeses and vegetables to create a meal that’s uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice in the skillet, buttered side down. Layer half of the cheese, crack the egg on top, season with salt and pepper, then add the remaining cheese.
- Top with the second slice of bread (buttered side up) and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip using a spatula and cook until both sides are crispy and the cheese has melted.
- Serve immediately by slicing in half to reveal the oozy yolk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 210mg