Breakfast grilled cheese recipe

Updated on September 24th, 2025

Some mornings call for something warm and filling, and breakfast grilled cheese hits the spot every time. This sandwich layers scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese between buttery toasted bread. It’s simple, satisfying, and flexible enough to add extras like sausage or hash browns if you want. Whether served at breakfast, lunch, or even dinner, this grilled cheese is comfort food made easy.

Why this recipe works

• Classic ingredients: Scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese come together in a familiar way that feels satisfying while still being simple to prepare quickly.
• Melty cheese: The Colby-jack cheese melts evenly between the bread, giving each bite a creamy texture that holds the sandwich together beautifully.
• Golden bread: Toasting the bread in butter gives it a crisp, golden crust that balances perfectly with the soft eggs inside.
• Custom friendly: You can add extras like sausage, ham, or hash browns, which makes the recipe easy to adjust to personal taste.
• Anytime meal: Breakfast grilled cheese works just as well for lunch or dinner, making it a versatile recipe for any part of the day.

Serving suggestions

• Morning meal: Serve breakfast grilled cheese with a side of fruit or orange juice to make a complete, energizing start to the day.
• Brunch option: Pair the sandwich with roasted potatoes and coffee for a brunch spread that feels cozy without being complicated.
• Family breakfast: Make several sandwiches at once and serve them with a platter of hash browns so everyone can enjoy together.
• Quick dinner: Serve breakfast grilled cheese with a side salad or soup for an easy dinner option that doesn’t take much time.
• Grab and go: Wrap the sandwich in foil to keep warm and enjoy as a handheld breakfast for busy mornings on the move.

Breakfast grilled cheese recipe

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Start your morning with a breakfast grilled cheese filled with eggs, bacon, and melted cheese. A delicious sandwich recipe perfect any time of day.

• Author: Bobby
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 3 teaspoons butter (divided)
• 4 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 slices Colby-jack cheese
• 4 slices crispy cooked bacon

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended. Heat 1 teaspoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture. As the eggs begin to set, gently pull them across the pan with a spatula, forming large curds. Continue cooking while pulling and folding the eggs until thickened no and the visible liquid egg remains. Remove from the pan, set aside. Clean out the skillet.
2. Heat the skillet to medium heat. Spread the remaining 2 teaspoons of butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread. Place 2 slices in the skillet butter side down. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, scrambled eggs, bacon, and an additional slice of cheese. Cover with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
3. Cook sandwiches over medium heat until browned on the bottom. Once they are browned on the bottom flip them over and cook until browned on the other side and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 806
• Sugar: 5.1 g
• Sodium: 2384.7 mg
• Fat: 53.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.7 g
• Protein: 35.5 g
• Cholesterol: 298.5 mg