Grilled Cheese Eggs

Nothing beats grabbing a hot Grilled Cheese with eggs on those chaotic mornings. When I’m in a hurry or hanging with the kids, this oozy, cheesy sandwich with sausage and Colby-Jack fills you up and hits that sweet spot between crunchy bread and tasty fillings. Super easy for weekends or whenever you need breakfast you can eat in the car.

After tossing some leftover sausage in here, mornings felt a little more fun. Now it’s our top pick for lazy Sundays, or if friends drop by and I’ve gotta whip up something quick they’ll actually remember.

Irresistible Ingredients

• Sourdough bread: nice and sturdy, gives a little tang—I always grab bakery bread for major crunch
• Soft butter: makes the outsides super crispy and golden; richer butters make a difference
• Colby-Jack cheese: creamy and melts just right with a light zest, deli slices work way better than shreds
• Large eggs: keep things rich and hold everything together, get the ones with bright yolks if you can
• Ground breakfast sausage: really brings the savory flavor; fresh sausage from the butcher is amazing if you can swing it

Simple How-To Steps

Finish and Serve:

Move them to a board and slice, that’s it. Keep cooking with the rest, then eat right away while they're still gooey.

Grill the Sandwiches:

On medium, grill three to four minutes a side ’til crisp and cheese is melted. Flip gently—it gets messy if you rush.

Assemble the Sandwiches:

Drop one buttered bread slice (butter side down) in the pan, top with some cheese, heap on about a half cup egg sausage mix, add another cheese slice, then close with the second bread, butter on top.

Prep the Bread:

Spread soft butter all over one side of each slice right to the edges—don’t skimp, that’s how you get even browning.

Mix Eggs and Sausage:

Remove the towels from your sausage, dump in your eggs, and combine—try not to break the sausage too much.

Scramble the Eggs:

In that pan, throw in two tablespoons of butter, let it melt, then pour in eggs. Stir gently as they set; you want fluffy chunks not dry bits. Pull off heat a little before they look fully cooked.

Cook the Sausage:

In a big nonstick pan, crumble up the sausage by stirring it around on medium until it’s all brown with no pink. Shift to a bowl lined with paper towels so it’s less greasy.

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My kids are obsessed with double cheese—I always get requests for repeats. Getting sausage from a local farm makes a huge difference in taste. My favorite mornings are ones where everyone picks their own fillings and assembles what they want.

Best Ways to Keep Yours Fresh

Want to save some? Cool the sandwiches down, then wrap in foil and pop them in the fridge for a couple of days. To crisp them back up, toss in a toaster oven or back on the pan—if you nuke them, they get soggy and lose that crunch.

Easy Switch-Ups

Don’t have sausage? Bacon, ham, or turkey sausage work great too. You can swap Colby Jack for Swiss, cheddar, or even spicy pepper jack. Sourdough rules, but go ahead and use whole wheat or brioche if that’s what’s handy.

Tasty Serving Ideas

These pair great with any fresh fruit for a light bite, or give it a hit of hot sauce if you want a little zing. When I want something extra, I toss in tomato slices or a handful of fresh spinach right before grilling.

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Timeless Breakfast Vibes

Grilled cheese has been a morning favorite ever since old-school diners started serving them decades back. Loading them up with sausage and eggs turns it into a meal that really satisfies. You’ve got the classic cheesy bread, but you can mix up the fillings any way you want, every single time.

Recipe FAQs

→ Which bread holds up best?

Sourdough works great since it's sturdy and crisps up nicely. Any firm bread can do the job too.

→ Is sausage replaceable?

Sure, you can swap it for crispy bacon, ham, or even roasted veggies if you prefer a meatless option.

→ How can I make cheese gooey?

Stack cheese both above and below the eggs and cook on medium heat. Cover the pan briefly to speed up melting.

→ How should I cook the eggs?

Stir eggs over medium heat until just set but still soft—this keeps them creamy and tender.

→ Can this be prepped early?

Eat these fresh for the best crunch, but you can prep the filling ahead and assemble later when it's time to grill.