Description
Enjoy a hearty and delicious Ultimate Breakfast Grilled Cheese featuring crispy bacon, creamy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese sandwiched between buttery toasted bread. This savory breakfast sandwich combines rich flavors and satisfying textures for the perfect morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 4 slices of thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
Dairy
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Bakery
- 4 slices of bread (preferably sourdough or your choice)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, turning occasionally. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drain Bacon Grease: Drain excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon for cooking the eggs.
- Scramble Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet. Gently stir the eggs, pushing them from the outer edges to the center, cooking until they are fully set but still moist, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Sandwiches – Part 1: Lay out two slices of bread and sprinkle each with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble Sandwiches – Part 2: Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs over the cheese on both slices, then place two strips of bacon on each slice.
- Assemble Sandwiches – Part 3: Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the bacon, then cover with the remaining slices of bread.
- Butter Bread: Generously butter the outsides of each sandwich with softened butter.
- Grill Sandwiches: Heat a clean, large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Press lightly with a spatula for an even sear.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the grilled cheeses from the skillet and let them cool slightly before slicing in half for serving.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh chives or green onions on top for extra flavor and color before serving.
Notes
- Use sourdough bread for a tangy flavor and sturdy texture that holds up well to grilling.
- Adjust the cooking heat if the bread browns too quickly before the cheese melts.
- For creamier scrambled eggs, avoid overcooking and remove from heat while still slightly moist.
- Butter the bread generously for a crispy, golden crust.
- Add fresh herbs or hot sauce for an extra flavor kick.
