Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 slice of cheddar or your favorite melty cheese
- 2 slices of bread (or 1 English muffin, bagel, or gluten-free bread)
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: sliced avocado, cooked bacon, ham, or spinach
Instructions
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Prepare the Bread:
Toast your bread, bagel, or English muffin until golden and crispy. Set aside. -
Cook the Eggs:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet. For scrambled eggs, whisk with salt and pepper before cooking. For fried eggs, let them cook until the whites set, then flip for over-easy if desired.
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Add the Cheese:
Place the cheese slice on the eggs during the last minute of cooking to let it melt slightly. -
Assemble the Sandwich:
Layer the eggs with melted cheese onto one slice of bread. Add any optional toppings like avocado or bacon. Place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve warm and enjoy a delicious, hearty breakfast!
Notes
- For a healthier option, use egg whites, whole-grain bread, and low-fat cheese.
- Prep ahead by cooking the eggs in advance and reheating in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300-350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
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