Bacon Egg and Cheese Grilled Cheese is a breakfast-inspired twist on a classic favorite. Made with scrambled eggs, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon, this breakfast sandwich is full of protein.
If you want more grilled cheese recipes, try my Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe or my Buffalo Chicken Gourmet Grilled Cheese Recipe.
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Why this Bacon and Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe is a Keeper
If you love a good grilled cheese, this egg and cheese sandwich recipe is perfect to make if you want breakfast for dinner. Made with toasted bread, fluffy eggs, and crisp bacon, this sandwich is topped with American cheese slices and seasoned with salt and pepper. Here are a few reasons why this classic bacon egg cheese sandwich makes a great weekend breakfast, lunch, or dinner:
- 20 Minute Meal: This bacon sourdough grilled cheese sandwich takes less than 20 minutes to make.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients in this fun twist on grilled cheese with eggs and crispy bacon can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Favorite: This gourmet grilled cheese egg sandwich is a great recipe to serve for brunch with your family.
How Do You Make the Perfect Scrambled Eggs?
To cook the perfect scrambled eggs for this fancy grilled cheese, make sure to cook your eggs on low to medium heat, moving continuously with a spatula so they stay light and fluffy.
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich Ingredient Notes
- Good Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bread: Use sourdough or another good grilled cheese bread for this cheesy breakfast sandwich.
- Thick Sliced Bacon: Cut the bacon in half and cook the slices of bacon before making the grilled cheese. You can also use Canadian bacon. Use 3 slices of bacon per sandwich.
- Cheese: This recipe calls for American cheese, but feel free to use your favorite cheese, such as cheddar cheese or a different melty cheese.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Bacon Grilled Cheese Prep Ahead Suggestions
- Bacon: Cook the bacon before making this breakfast recipe.
Pro Tip for this Breakfast Recipe
You can cook the bacon in a skillet, in the oven, or on a griddle.
How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon and Eggs
These are the basic steps for making a bacon and egg grilled cheese. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Scramble the Eggs
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, water, and salt and pepper to taste. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and tilt the pan to cover the bottom of skillet. Allow to sit for 30 seconds, then stir gently, until scrambled, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Toast the Bread in Skillet Over Medium Heat
Clean out the skillet, then melt 1/2 tablespoon of water over medium high heat. Use the remaining tablespoon to coat one side of each slice of bread. Place them butter-side down in the skillet.
3. Add the Cheese, Eggs, and Bacon
Assemble the sandwich. Top each piece of bread with 1 1/2 slices of American cheese, two cooked bacon slices, half of the scrambled eggs, and another 1 1/2 slices of cheese. Top with the remaining slice of bread.
4. Cook Until Golden Brown and Cheese is Melted
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bread is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the bread is brown and the cheese melts fully. Remove from the skillet and slice in half.
How to Store, Reheat, and Use Leftover Bacon Grilled Cheese
- Storing: It’s best to eat this great breakfast grilled cheese immediately. If you’re making it ahead of time, wrap in foil and store in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop until warmed through.
- Using Leftovers: If you make breakfast grilled cheese ahead of time, eat it within 1-2 days. However, it’s best eaten immediately.
Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Variations and Substitutions
- Egg Whites: You can make this breakfast grilled cheese sandwich with egg whites or eggbeaters.
- Vegetables: Add vegetables, like mushrooms or tomatoes.
- Cayenne Pepper: Cayenne pepper can give this breakfast grilled cheese a bit of spice.
- Bread: You can also use rye or a good breakfast sandwich bread.
Grilled Bacon Egg and Cheese Recipe FAQs
Serve this recipe with Ham and Egg Cups, Spinach and Bacon Quiche, or Lemon Ricotta Muffins.
Yes; if you want, you can use mayo as a substitute.
Cook the egg until fluffy, but firm enough not to be runny. Then, carefully spread onto the grilled cheese.
Expert Tips for Making This Bacon and Cheese Grilled Cheese Recipe
- Use a non-stick skillet: This will prevent the sandwich from sticking and make flipping easier. Constant even heat makes the perfect sandwich.
- Thickness matters: Slightly thicker bread provides a better vessel for the cheese and prevents sogginess.
- Different Meat: Use turkey bacon, vegan bacon, or sausage.
Bacon Egg and Cheese Grilled Cheese
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Ingredients
- 4 Large Eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon Water
- ¼ teaspoon Salt and Pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons Butter, divided
- 4 slices Sourdough Bread
- 6 slices American Cheese
- 4 slices Bacon, cooked
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper until no streaks remain.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the eggs and tilt the pan to cover the bottom of skillet. Allow to sit for 30 seconds, then stir gently, until scrambled, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet you used to cook the eggs. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium high heat.
- Use remaining tablespoon of butter to coat one side of each slice of bread.
- Place 2 slices of bread, butter side down, in the skillet.
- Top each piece of bread with 1 1/2 slices of American cheese, two bacon slices, half of the scrambled eggs and another 1 1/2 slices of cheese.
- Top each with remaining slices of bread, butter side up.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Flip each sandwich and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and slice each sandwich in half.
Christina’s Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet: This will prevent the sandwich from sticking and make flipping easier.
- Thickness matters: Slightly thicker bread provides a better vessel for the cheese and prevents sogginess.
- Different Meat: Use turkey bacon, vegan bacon or sausage.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.