Delicious Breakfast With Cheese

This morning grilled cheese transforms regular breakfast fare into a handheld delight, pairing gooey American cheese with fluffy scrambled eggs and crunchy bacon between perfectly toasted bread. It's a grab-and-go morning treat that packs amazing taste in every mouthful.

I came up with this idea during a hectic Christmas break when I wanted something filling but couldn't spare time for sitting down to eat. These days it's our weekend tradition, and everyone gathers around to make their own custom versions.

Ingredients

• Sandwich bread: A pair of slices serves as your foundation. Go for something hearty that won't fall apart with the fillings.
• American cheese: Three slices give you that wonderful melt and stretch. Their subtle taste works great with the other breakfast items.
• Bacon: About 2-3 strips add smokiness and crunch. Try to grab thick-cut for better texture contrast.
• Large eggs: A couple eggs scrambled till just soft bring protein and creaminess. Go for fresh ones if you can—they taste way better.
• Unsalted butter: Two tbsp help create that crispy, brown exterior and add flavor. Fancy butter with extra fat browns up nicer.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook Your Fillings:

Scramble your eggs until barely set and still a bit wet. Add some salt and pepper but don't overdo the cooking—they'll keep cooking in the sandwich. Fry bacon until it snaps when bent, then put on paper towels to soak up the extra fat.

Build Your Sandwich:

Set out both bread pieces and cover each one with 1½ slices of American cheese, making sure it reaches the edges. The cheese on both pieces works to hold everything inside. Put your bacon on one slice, then add scrambled eggs on top. Cap it with the second cheesy bread slice.

Butter One Side:

Take about a tablespoon of butter and spread it all over the top of your sandwich. Make sure you get it right to the edges for even browning. You can't skip this step—it's what makes the outside so tasty.

Cook First Side:

Put the rest of your butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. After it melts completely and starts bubbling, drop in your sandwich with the plain side down. Let it cook 2-3 minutes until you see a nice brown color forming and cheese starting to soften.

Flip and Complete:

Use a spatula to turn it over carefully. Push down a bit to squish everything together. Cook another 1-2 minutes until this side gets just as brown and all the cheese turns completely melty. You'll know it's done when both sides are crisp and cheese starts oozing out.

Eat Right Away:

Move to a plate and dig in while it's hot. You want to enjoy that amazing difference between the crunchy outside and gooey inside before it cools.

Pin it

American cheese really makes this sandwich special. Some folks might call it fake cheese, but nothing melts as smoothly for grilled cheese. It gives you that awesome stretchy pull when you take a bite, and its mild flavor lets the eggs and bacon be the stars.

Perfect Pairings

This breakfast sandwich goes great with some fresh fruit for a complete meal. Sweet berries or apple slices offer a nice contrast to the rich sandwich. For weekend get-togethers, try serving it with a small green salad with just lemon juice and olive oil to balance out the richness.

Customization Ideas

You can change up this basic breakfast sandwich in tons of ways to match what you like or what's in your fridge. Try adding some avocado for extra creaminess, tomato slices for tanginess, or even some hash browns for more substance. If you don't eat meat, just skip the bacon or use a plant-based substitute, and cheese fans might want to mix cheddar with Swiss for a flavor twist.

Make-Ahead Tips

While this sandwich tastes best fresh off the pan, you can get things ready ahead of time to speed up your morning. Cook your bacon the night before and store it in the fridge—just warm it for a few seconds in the microwave to crisp it up again. If you're using block cheese instead of slices, shred it in advance. When morning comes, you'll only need to cook the eggs and put it all together.

Pin it

This sandwich makes everyday breakfasts feel special, giving you cafe-quality food without leaving your kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I make parts of this sandwich in advance?

For sure! You can cook the bacon and eggs ahead and keep them in the fridge. When you're hungry, just put everything together and grill. This cuts your morning cooking time down to about 5 minutes.

→ Which bread works best for this sandwich?

Any good sandwich bread will do - try white, wheat, or sourdough options. You want something that won't fall apart with the fillings and gets nice and crunchy when you grill it.

→ Can I swap out the American cheese?

Sure thing. While American cheese gets super gooey, you can try cheddar, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack too. Just cut it thin so it melts before your bread gets too dark.

→ Could I use a fried egg instead of scrambled?

A fried egg makes a great switch. For the best sandwich with a fried egg, go for over-easy or over-medium so when you bite in, the yolk creates a tasty sauce throughout your sandwich.

→ How do I keep my sandwich from getting mushy?

Make sure your eggs aren't runny by cooking them completely. Also, putting cheese on both pieces of bread creates a shield that stops moisture from the fillings from making your bread soggy.

→ Can I throw some veggies in this sandwich?

Go for it! Try adding spinach, tomato slices, avocado, or cooked mushrooms. Just remember that watery veggies might soften your sandwich, so pat them dry first.