Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Breakfast Grilled Cheese

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August 9, 2025

Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Recipe by Daily Disher

This hearty breakfast grilled cheese combines everything you love about morning comfort food—crispy bacon, perfectly cooked eggs, and melty cheddar cheese—all sandwiched between golden, buttery bread.

Course: Brunch

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

4 slices bread

2 tablespoons butter

4 slices cheddar cheese

2 large eggs

4 slices cooked bacon

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon salt


Directions

1.

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter until melted, coating the bottom evenly.

2.

Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook to your preference. Remove and set aside.

3.

Butter one side of each bread slice and place two slices, butter side down, on the skillet over medium heat.

4.

Layer each bread slice with cheddar cheese, a cooked egg, bacon slices, more cheese, and top with remaining bread, butter side up.

5.

Cook sandwiches until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve hot.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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Transform your typical grilled cheese into a breakfast powerhouse with this Breakfast Grilled Cheese that’s packed with crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheddar. It’s the perfect solution when you can’t decide between a grilled cheese or a full breakfast—now you can have both! This handheld meal is ideal for busy mornings or lazy weekend brunches when you want something satisfying and delicious.

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