Start your day with a warm, melty Breakfast Grilled Cheese filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, gooey Colby-Jack cheese, and your favorite breakfast meat. It’s the ultimate morning comfort food!
Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Grilled Cheese
This recipe was inspired by my kids’ creativity in the kitchen. One morning, my youngest asked if we could make a breakfast version of grilled cheese—and the answer was a definite yes! With just a few simple ingredients, we made these crispy, cheesy sandwiches packed with scrambled eggs and sausage. You can easily swap in bacon or ham—or skip the meat altogether.
This easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings, lazy weekends, or when you want something filling and satisfying in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ½ lb ground breakfast sausage – or use crumbled bacon or chopped ham
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 8 slices Colby-Jack cheese – or your favorite melty cheese
- 4 tablespoons soft butter, divided – or mayo for toasting
- 8 slices sourdough bread – or any sturdy sandwich bread
How to Make a Breakfast Grilled Cheese
Time needed: 30 minutes
- Cook the Sausage
In a large non-stick skillet, brown and crumble the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined bowl. Wipe out the skillet. - Scramble the Eggs
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Add the eggs and gently stir until softly scrambled. Remove from heat when just set. - Combine Eggs and Sausage
Discard the paper towel from the bowl, then stir the scrambled eggs into the cooked sausage. - Assemble the Sandwiches
Butter one side of each bread slice. Place one slice, butter-side down, in the skillet. Top with cheese, the sausage-egg mixture, another slice of cheese, and a second slice of bread (butter-side up). - Grill Until Golden
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients. - Serve and Enjoy
Cut the sandwiches in half, if desired, and serve warm!
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Skip the meat for a vegetarian version with just eggs and cheese.
- Swap the eggs – Try over-easy or over-medium eggs instead of scrambled if you prefer a runny yolk.
- Use mayo instead of butter – It gives the bread a golden, crispy texture and has a higher smoke point than butter.
- Add fresh tomato slices with a pinch of salt and pepper for extra flavor!
Make-Ahead, Freezing & Reheating Tips
Make Ahead:
You can prep the egg and sausage mixture ahead of time, then assemble and grill fresh in the morning.
Freezing:
Let sandwiches cool completely, then wrap and freeze in zip-top bags or airtight containers.
Reheating:
Microwave until heated through, then re-crisp the outside in a skillet or toaster oven for the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this hearty sandwich with fresh fruit, crispy hash browns, or a hot cup of coffee for a complete breakfast!