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Quick Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
thonwilliam
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Quick Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
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thonwilliam
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Quick Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

A simple, fast, and delicious breakfast sandwich made with a fried egg, a slice of cheese, and two slices of bread, cooked directly in a pan. Perfect for a quick and satisfying start to your day.
#Breakfast
#Quick
#Sandwich
#Egg
#Cheese
#Easy
#One Pan
Assembling the sandwich in the pan
Assembling the sandwich in the pan

Recipe Information

2m
Prep Time
7m
Cook Time
9m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
18g
Protein
30g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Toasting the finished sandwich
Toasting the finished sandwich

Ingredients

  • Bread
    (Any type of sandwich bread)

    2 slices

  • Egg
    (Freshly cracked)

    1 large

  • Cheese
    (Cheddar, American, or preferred melting cheese)

    1 slice

  • Butter or Oil
    (For frying)

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt

    to taste

  • Black Pepper

    to taste
Servings: 1
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Finished sandwich, cut in half
Finished sandwich, cut in half

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the surface.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat the surface.
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    Ensure the pan is not too hot to prevent burning the egg or bread.
  • 2

    Crack the egg directly into the heated pan. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Crack the egg directly into the heated pan. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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    You can scramble the egg slightly if you prefer, but a whole fried egg works best for this sandwich.
  • 3

    Immediately place one slice of bread directly on top of the frying egg.
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    Immediately place one slice of bread directly on top of the frying egg.
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    Press lightly so the bread adheres to the egg.
  • 4

    Once the egg is mostly set, carefully flip the egg and bread combo using a spatula.
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    Step 4 visual
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    Once the egg is mostly set, carefully flip the egg and bread combo using a spatula.
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    Be gentle to keep the egg and bread intact.
  • 5

    Place the slice of cheese on top of the cooked egg side.
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    Place the slice of cheese on top of the cooked egg side.
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    The residual heat will help melt the cheese.
  • 6

    Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese.
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    Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese.
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    Align it neatly to form the sandwich.
  • 7

    Flip the entire sandwich over to toast the other side of the bread until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
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    Flip the entire sandwich over to toast the other side of the bread until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
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    Press down gently with the spatula to ensure even toasting and melting.
  • 8

    Remove the breakfast sandwich from the pan and serve immediately. Optionally, cut in half.
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    Step 8 visual
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    Remove the breakfast sandwich from the pan and serve immediately. Optionally, cut in half.
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    Enjoy hot for the best experience!
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