Description
This Ultimate Breakfast Grilled Cheese combines crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese sandwiched between golden, buttery slices of bread. It’s a satisfying morning meal perfect for a hearty start to your day, featuring a delightful blend of savory flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 4 slices of thick-cut bacon
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices of bread (preferably sourdough or your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon slices until crispy, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess fat.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Cook the scrambled eggs: Drain excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor. Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet. Gently stir the eggs by pushing them from the edges toward the center, cooking until they are just set but still moist, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Lay out two slices of bread and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each slice. Distribute the scrambled eggs on top of the cheese, then place two strips of crispy bacon on each slice.
- Add the finishing layers: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the bacon layers, then top with the remaining two slices of bread to close the sandwiches.
- Butter the bread: Generously spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich to promote golden browning during cooking.
- Grill the sandwiches: Heat a clean, large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches on the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down lightly with a spatula to ensure even browning and a perfect sear. Cook until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted inside.
- Serve: Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly. Slice each sandwich in half.
- Optional garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh chives or green onions on top for added flavor and a pop of color before serving.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Sourdough bread adds a nice tang and crust, but any hearty bread works well.
- Be careful not to overcook the scrambled eggs; they should remain moist for the best sandwich texture.
- Butter the bread generously to achieve a perfectly crisp and golden crust.
- Feel free to customize by adding tomato slices or avocado for extra freshness.
