I’m thrilled to share with you this Breakfast Grilled Cheese that’s become a favorite in our Manhattan apartment. Sunday mornings usually mean cozy, late breakfasts with the family, and this cheesy delight often steals the show. It’s a simple combination of ingredients we all love: eggs, sausage, and cheese, layered perfectly between slices of sourdough bread, and it’s an absolute game-changer for breakfast enthusiasts.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
This Breakfast Grilled Cheese is a true comfort food that combines all your morning favorites in one satisfying bite. Even the pickiest little ones love it, making it a fantastic choice for family gatherings or lazy weekend mornings. Plus, it’s quick to whip up, leaving you with more time to enjoy the important things: sharing stories and laughs around the breakfast table.
Ingredients
- ½ pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
- 4 tablespoons soft butter, divided
- 8 slices sourdough bread
Step-by-step instructions
Cook the ground breakfast sausage in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until it is no longer pink. Move the sausage to a medium bowl lined with paper towels and set aside. Wipe out the skillet.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the eggs. When they start to set, gently stir to make scrambled eggs until almost fully cooked. Remove from heat.
Take out the paper towel from the bowl, leaving the sausage inside. Add the scrambled eggs to the sausage and gently mix together. Wipe the skillet again and heat it over medium heat.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of bread in the skillet, butter side down.
Place one slice of Colby-Jack cheese on the bread. Add about ½ cup of the sausage and egg mixture on top. Add another slice of cheese, then place a second slice of bread on top with the butter side facing up.
Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3–4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
Remove the sandwich and cut in half if desired. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Serve right away.
Recipe tips & variations
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the scrambled eggs. You can also switch up the cheese to your family’s liking—try sharp cheddar or pepper jack for a different flavor profile. And if you’re feeling adventurous, adding slices of avocado or fresh tomato can make it even more mouth-watering.
Storage & reheating
This Breakfast Grilled Cheese tastes best when freshly made, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. To reheat, place the sandwiches in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through and the cheese is melty again.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of bread?
Absolutely! While sourdough adds a nice tangy flavor, you can use any bread you prefer, like whole grain or rye.
Is there a vegetarian version of this recipe?
Yes! Substitute the sausage with plant-based alternatives, or skip it altogether and add some veggies like spinach or mushrooms for a veggie-packed version.
How do I prevent the bread from getting soggy?
Make sure the skillet is nice and hot when you add the bread. This will ensure the bread toasts up beautifully without turning soggy.
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Breakfast Grilled Cheese
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Enjoy this Breakfast Grilled Cheese that’s perfect for cozy family breakfasts with sausage, eggs, and cheese on sourdough bread.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
- 4 tablespoons soft butter, divided
- 8 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, cook and crumble the ground breakfast sausage until no longer pink. Transfer the cooked sausage to a medium paper towel-lined mixing bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Pour the eggs into the pan. Once the eggs begin to set, gently stir to make scrambled eggs until the liquid is almost gone. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Remove the paper towel from under the sausage, leaving the sausage in the bowl. Add the scrambled eggs to the bowl with the sausage and gently stir to combine. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and heat it over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each piece of bread. Place one slice of bread into the skillet, butter side down.
- Top the bread slice with one slice of Colby-Jack cheese. Scoop about ½ cup of the sausage-egg mixture over the top of the cheese. Top with another slice of cheese, then another slice of buttered bread with the butter side facing up.
- Cook the sandwich until it begins to turn golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip the sandwich over and cook until golden brown on the second side.
- Remove the sandwich to a cutting board and cut it in half, if desired. Repeat the process with the remaining bread, cheese, and sausage-egg mixture.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the scrambled eggs.
- You can switch up the cheese to sharp cheddar or pepper jack.
- Consider adding slices of avocado or fresh tomato for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg