Quick Benefits
- High-Protein Start: With sausage, eggs, and cheese, this sandwich is a protein-packed breakfast that keeps you full.
- Easy & Fast: Ready in under 30 minutes and made with simple ingredients.
- Versatile: Perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or a satisfying breakfast-for-dinner option.
- Kid-Friendly: Melty cheese and crispy bread are always a hit with little ones.
Essential Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
- 4 tablespoons soft butter, divided
- 8 slices sourdough bread
Optional additions:
- Hot sauce, avocado slices, sautéed vegetables, or spinach for added flavor and nutrition.
Preparation Steps
- In a large non-stick skillet, cook and crumble sausage until browned. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and scramble the eggs until just set. Remove from heat.
- Mix the scrambled eggs with the sausage in a bowl.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- In the skillet, layer: bread (butter side down), 1 slice of cheese, 1/2 cup sausage-egg mixture, another cheese slice, and top with bread (butter side up).
- Cook on medium heat until golden brown (3–4 mins per side).
- Slice and serve warm. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
Health Benefits
- Protein-Powered: Eggs and sausage provide lasting energy and muscle support.
- Calcium-Rich: Thanks to the generous layers of cheese.
- Satiating Carbs: Sourdough bread offers steady carbs for morning fuel.
Add veggies like spinach or peppers for a vitamin boost without changing the flavor too much!
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with fresh fruit, hash browns, or a green salad.
- Offer condiments like hot sauce, ketchup, or avocado slices.
- Great for on-the-go breakfast, brunch parties, or school lunchboxes.
Creative Variations
- Southwestern Style: Add jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and hot sauce.
- Veggie Loaded: Toss in sautéed mushrooms, onions, or spinach.
- Sweet & Savory: Drizzle with a touch of maple syrup for a sweet contrast.
- Mini Version: Use slider buns for breakfast party bites.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Store cooled sandwiches in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheat: Use a toaster oven or skillet to maintain crispiness.
Pro Tips
- Cook on medium heat to get that golden, crisp crust without burning.
- Use pre-cooked sausage to cut prep time in half.
- Grate your own cheese for better melt and flavor (pre-shredded often contains anti-caking agents).
- Let the sandwich rest for 1–2 minutes before cutting for neater slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! Cook the sausage-egg mixture in advance and assemble/grill fresh in the morning.
Q: Can I use different cheese?
A: Absolutely. Cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss all work great.
Q: Is there a vegetarian version?
A: Substitute sausage with sautéed mushrooms or a meatless alternative.
Q: Can I use different bread?
A: Any sturdy bread like whole wheat, Texas toast, or rye will work.
Breakfast Grilled Cheese
This Breakfast Grilled Cheese is the ultimate morning comfort food. Stuffed with savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty Colby-Jack cheese between golden, buttery slices of sourdough bread, it’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for a weekend brunch, meal prep, or a satisfying breakfast on the go!
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
6 large eggs, beaten
8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
4 tablespoons soft butter, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
In a large non-stick skillet, cook and crumble the ground breakfast sausage until it is no longer pink. Transfer the cooked sausage to a medium bowl lined with paper towels, and set it aside for now. Do wipe out that skillet with a paper towel; we want to keep things tidy!
In that same delightful skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Now, pour those beaten eggs into the pan. As the eggs begin to set, gently stir them to make lovely scrambled eggs. Cook them until the liquid is almost gone, then remove the pan from the heat.
Now, let’s bring our sausage back into play. Remove the paper towel from under the sausage, leaving it in the bowl. Add those fluffy scrambled eggs to the bowl with the sausage and give it a gentle stir to mix them up. Wipe out the skillet one last time and heat it up again over medium heat.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of bread in that skillet, butter side down.
Top that bread slice with one slice of Colby-Jack cheese. Then, scoop about 1/2-cup of the sausage-egg mixture right on top of the cheese. Add another slice of cheese on top of that mixture, followed by another slice of buttered bread, butter side facing up.
Cook this lovely sandwich until it turns golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then, carefully flip it over and let the other side cook until it is golden brown as well.
Once it’s ready, remove the sandwich to a cutting board. If you’d like, you can cut it in half, making it perfect for serving.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to create more delicious sandwiches.
Serve your Warm Breakfast Grilled Cheese immediately and enjoy every cheesy bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sandwiches
- Calories: Approx. 500 per sandwich (based on ingredients used)
