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Breakfast Grilled Cheese

If you thought grilled cheese was only for lunch or dinner- think again. These breakfast grilled cheese sandwiches feature a full breakfast in an easy, grab and go package. Make them the night before, and you've got a hearty breakfast the kids will love that takes no time at all to prepare on busy mornings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 1436kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp cream can sub whole milk
  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large slices sourdough bread
  • 2-3 tbsp butter
  • 4 slices colby jack cheese
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Beat the eggs with the cream and set aside
    4 large eggs, 2 tbsp cream
  • Brown the breakfast sausage, breaking up into pieces as it cooks
    1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • Remove the sausage, leaving the pan with some of the oil, then add eggs to the same pan and cook until just set, add salt and pepper to taste
    salt and pepper
  • Generously butter the bread, then place two slices butter side down onto a large skillet over medium heat
    4 large slices sourdough bread, 2-3 tbsp butter
  • Assemble the sandwich by adding two slices of cheese, followed by the egg and sausage, then another two slices of cheese on top.
    4 slices colby jack cheese, 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • Top with the bread, butter side up
  • Cook over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, flip and repeat for the other side.

Notes

  • Don't overcook the eggs! You don't want them to be dry. When just set, remove the skillet from heat and let the residual heat finish firming up the eggs.
  • For best results, use more than one kind of cheese that melts well. Other options include havarti, mozzarella, muenster, and gouda. Steer clear of yellow American cheese though.
  • Worried about flipping this hearty grilled cheese? Keep it together using two wide spatulas, one holding each side, and flip carefully but swiftly.

Nutrition

Calories: 1436kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 610mg | Sodium: 2432mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2313IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 926mg | Iron: 9mg