Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or artisan)
- 1–2 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking and spreading)
- 2 slices cheese or 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, American, Swiss, etc.)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 slices cooked bacon or ham
- Optional: 2 slices tomato or a handful of baby spinach
- Optional: hot sauce or Dijon mustard for serving
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter. Crack eggs into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook sunny-side up or over-easy as preferred.
- Once eggs are set, remove from skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat slightly. Place bread slices butter-side-down in the skillet. Add cheese to each slice.
- Place cooked eggs on one slice. Add bacon/ham, tomato, or spinach if using. Top with second bread slice, butter-side-up.
- Cook until the bottom is golden and cheese starts melting. Flip and cook until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet, rest for a minute, then slice and serve. Add hot sauce or Dijon if desired.
Notes
- Swap cheeses like pepper jack, mozzarella, or Swiss for different flavors.
- Scrambled eggs work just as well.
- Add herbs, pesto, or avocado for freshness.
- Turn it into a wrap using a tortilla instead of bread.
- Best served fresh; reheat in skillet or toaster oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
