Crispy Fried Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
A golden, buttery grilled cheese sandwich with a perfectly crispy fried egg nestled inside, creating a flavor explosion of crunch, gooey melted cheese, and savory richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of sourdough, brioche, or whole wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese, shredded or sliced
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- Optional: sliced avocado, crispy bacon strips, fresh herbs like chives or parsley
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil and let it get hot.
- Crack one egg into the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges become crispy and golden. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, depending on your preferred yolk consistency. Remove the egg and set aside.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread generously. Place one slice, butter side down, onto the skillet.
- Add a layer of cheese on top of the bread. You can mix and match cheeses for extra flavor.
- Carefully place the fried egg on top of the cheese layer.
- Add more cheese on top of the egg.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter side up.
- Cook the sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet, let it rest for a minute, and slice it in half to reveal the gooey, cheesy, eggy goodness. Serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Use room temperature butter for easy spreading to prevent tearing the bread.’, ‘Grate cheese for faster melting, especially harder cheeses like cheddar.’, ‘Cook the egg on low to medium heat for crispy edges without burning.’, ‘Cover the pan for the last minute of cooking if the cheese isn’t melting.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
Keywords: grilled cheese, fried egg sandwich, breakfast recipe, comfort food, quick meal