Breakfast Grilled Cheese

4.48 from 78 votes

This Breakfast Grilled Cheese recipe is loaded with eggs, sausage, and cheese for the ultimate easy breakfast sandwich.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwiches

Author: Jamie Sherman

In a large non-stick skillet, cook and crumble the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined bowl. Wipe out the skillet.
½ pound ground breakfast sausage
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook, gently stirring, until softly scrambled and almost fully set. Remove from the heat.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 6 large eggs
Remove the paper towel from the sausage bowl. Add the scrambled eggs and stir gently to combine.
Heat the skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 8 slices sourdough bread
Place one slice of bread into the skillet, butter side down. Top with one slice of cheese.
8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
Add about ½ cup sausage-egg mixture over the cheese. Top with another slice of cheese and another slice of bread with the buttered side facing up.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the second side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the skillet and cut in half if desired.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Serve immediately.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

• Wrap sandwiches individually for easy grab-and-go breakfasts

• Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through

• Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes

• Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes

• Microwave for 30-60 seconds if needed, though the bread will soften

• Wrap cooled sandwiches tightly in plastic wrap and foil

• Freeze for up to 2 months

• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating

• Use thick-cut bread for the best texture

• Cook over medium heat for even browning

• Do not overcook the eggs before assembling the sandwiches

• Let the cheese fully melt before serving

• Cook the sandwiches on a griddle for easier batch cooking

• Use a panini press for extra crispy bread

• Bake assembled sandwiches at 375°F until golden brown and heated through

• Chop leftover sandwiches and turn them into a breakfast casserole

• Use leftover filling in breakfast burritos or wraps

• Bacon, ham, or turkey sausage can be used instead of breakfast sausage

• Mayonnaise can be used instead of butter for browning the bread

• Add avocado, tomatoes, or hot sauce for extra flavor