Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
A deliciously indulgent Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich combining crispy buttered bread, melted Colby jack and pepper jack cheeses, and perfectly fried eggs seasoned to taste. This sandwich offers a flavorful, gooey comfort meal ideal for breakfast or a hearty snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 slices bread (thick Texas style)
Cheese
- 4 slices cheese (2 slices Colby jack, 2 slices pepper jack)
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Other
- Butter, for frying and spreading
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Butter one side of each bread slice evenly and set aside to be ready for grilling.
- Fry the eggs: In a frying pan over low heat, melt a small amount of butter. Carefully crack the eggs into the pan and cook until the yolks reach your preferred level of doneness. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat once done.
- Assemble the sandwich base: Heat a separate frying pan and place one slice of bread buttered side down. Immediately add a slice of Colby jack cheese on top of the bread.
- Add fried eggs: Place two fried eggs on top of the cheese-covered bread slice evenly.
- Layer the top cheese: Add a slice of pepper jack cheese on top of the eggs to add spice and extra meltiness.
- Finish sandwich assembly: Place another bread slice on top, buttered side up, to complete the sandwich stack.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until the cheese melts thoroughly and the bread turns golden brown underneath.
Notes
- Use thick, sturdy bread like Texas toast to hold all the fillings well without becoming soggy.
- Cook eggs gently on low heat to avoid tough whites or broken yolks.
- Using a lid while cooking helps melt the cheese faster and evenly.
- Feel free to customize your cheese choice or add extra toppings like avocado or crispy bacon.
Keywords: fried egg sandwich, grilled cheese, breakfast sandwich, comfort food, easy sandwich recipe
