Crispy Bacon and Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grilled cheese sandwich with bacon, cut in half and stacked on a speckled ceramic plate.

Crispy Bacon and Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This bacon and egg grilled cheese sandwich is everything you could possibly want in a breakfast sandwich- crispy bacon, fried eggs, and melty cheese pressed together between buttery toasted slices of bread. It's simple yet comforting, and perfect for both slow mornings or breakfast-for-dinner vibes. This recipe is a great example of how the classics can get better if you just add bacon!

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 23

Servings serving

Calories 586kcal

Author Kelly Nash

Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

1-2 slices bacon
1-2 large eggs
salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter
2 slices sourdough bread
2-4 slices cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
1-2 slices bacon
In the same skillet, crack the two eggs and fry thoroughly, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
1-2 large eggs, salt & pepper
Spread the butter on one side of each piece of bread. On the un-buttered side of the bread, layer the cheese, bacon, and eggs, topping with the other side of bread (butter side up).
1 tbsp butter, 2 slices sourdough bread, 2-4 slices cheese
Place the sandwich in the fry pan and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Notes

store this sandwich in an airtight container or wrapped in tinfoil in the fridge for 2-3 days. Allow the sandwich to cool before storing.
reheat by toasting in a pan over medium-low heat until warmed throughout.

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