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Gourmet Breakfast Grilled Cheese Recipe

Gourmet Breakfast Grilled Cheese Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x

Description

Cheesy breakfast grilled cheese combines classic morning flavors with comfort food delight. Melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and scrambled eggs nestled between golden buttered bread create a satisfying morning meal you won’t want to miss.


Ingredients

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  • 4 slices bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or your favorite)
  • 4 slices cheese (cheddar, american, or swiss)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked crispy
  • 1 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for spreading on bread)
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bacon Preparation: Sizzle bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
  2. Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs with milk, incorporating salt and pepper until thoroughly blended.
  3. Scrambled Egg Creation: Melt butter in a nonstick pan, pour egg mixture, and gently stir to create creamy, fluffy scrambled eggs. Remove from heat when just set.
  4. Bread Preparation: Coat bread slices with mayonnaise or softened butter to ensure a perfectly crisp, golden exterior.
  5. Sandwich Assembly: Position one bread slice butter-side down in a clean skillet. Layer cheese, scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, and additional cheese. Top with second bread slice, buttered side up.
  6. Grilling Process: Heat skillet to medium, pressing sandwich gently with a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bottom turns golden brown and cheese begins to melt.
  7. Final Browning: Carefully flip sandwich, continuing to cook until both sides achieve a uniform, crispy texture and cheese is completely melted.
  8. Serving: Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and plate with fresh fruit or hash browns for a complete breakfast experience.

Notes

  • Bacon Crispness Control: Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to achieve perfect crunchiness without burning, ensuring a delightful texture in your sandwich.
  • Egg Creaminess Technique: Stir eggs gently and remove from heat just before fully setting to maintain a luxurious, soft scrambled texture that melts in your mouth.
  • Bread Browning Secret: Use mayonnaise or butter on bread’s exterior for a guaranteed golden-brown, crispy finish that elevates the entire grilled cheese experience.
  • Cheese Melting Mastery: Press sandwich gently with spatula during cooking to ensure even heat distribution and complete cheese melting throughout the sandwich.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 210 mg