Description
This Ultimate Breakfast Grilled Cheese combines crispy bacon, creamy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese sandwiched between buttery toasted bread. Perfect for a hearty morning meal, this recipe features layers of savory flavors cooked to golden perfection using stovetop grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon and Eggs
- 4 slices of thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bread and Cheese
- 4 slices of bread (preferably sourdough or your choice)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Butter and Garnish
- 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 until crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain excess fat.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Remove Excess Bacon Grease: Carefully drain most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon to cook the eggs for added flavor.
- Scramble the Eggs: Pour the prepared egg mixture into the hot skillet. Gently stir the eggs by pushing them from the outer edges to the center, cooking until they are set but still moist, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Assemble the Sandwich Base: Lay out two slices of bread and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on each slice.
- Add Scrambled Eggs and Bacon: Distribute the scrambled eggs evenly over the cheese on both bread slices, then top each with two strips of crispy bacon.
- Top with Cheese and Bread: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the bacon, then cover with the remaining two slices of bread to form the sandwiches.
- Butter the Bread: Generously spread softened butter on the outsides of each sandwich to ensure a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Heat a clean large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula to achieve a perfect sear and melted cheese inside.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly before slicing each sandwich in half for easier serving.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh chives or green onions on top of the sandwiches before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for added texture and flavor.
- Opt for sourdough bread for a tangy twist or choose your preference.
- For creamier scrambled eggs, avoid overcooking and remove from heat while still moist.
- Butter the bread generously to get a perfect golden crust when grilling.
- Press sandwiches gently with a spatula when grilling for even browning.
- Chopped fresh herbs add brightness but are optional.
