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Tasty Grilled Cheese Morning Eggs

Category: Where Culinary Traditions Collide

It's hard not to love these loaded sandwiches. Start with sourdough, creamy Colby-Jack, soft scrambled eggs, and savory sausage. Airy eggs and sausage go in the middle, with gooey cheese hugging both sides. Butter the bread on the outside, toast in a pan till everything's crisp and golden. Toss in tomatoes for fresh flavor or switch up the meat to whatever you've got. Eat while they're still hot so every bite is full of melty, cheesy goodness.

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By Monica Monica
Updated on Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:21:06 GMT
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Slow weekend mornings call for these melty breakfast grilled cheese eggs—they're super satisfying, filling, and just the right amount of cozy. Sourdough gets all toasty and crunches up, the eggs are soft, and the mix of Colby-Jack with sausage makes this impossible to pass up.

One snowy day I made these for my family, and ever since it's our go-to comfort food, changing up the extras depending on what's in the fridge or what everyone's craving.

Tasty Ingredients

  • Sourdough bread: tangy, chewy, and stands up perfectly to grilling; go for something with a thicker crust
  • Colby-Jack cheese: melts like a dream; deli slices are my move for the right pull
  • Large eggs: super fresh gives you fluffier results and yummy texture
  • Soft butter: makes the bread crisp up and adds richness; European-style if you want to treat yourself
  • Breakfast sausage: pick links or bulk, just fresh and not filled with a bunch of extras for best taste

Simple Steps

Finish with a Crunch:
After both sides turn golden and the cheese melts inside, move your sandwich to a board, slice in half, and dig in while it's hot—gooey center and all
Toast to Golden:
Lay the built sandwich in your skillet and cook a few minutes on each side until crisp and the cheese is super stretchy
Build It Up:
Grab buttered bread—first slice goes buttered side down, stack a cheese slice, add a big scoop of eggs and sausage, lay down another cheese slice, and top with the next bread butter side up
Mix Eggs and Sausage:
Take the eggs off the heat a little early, remove the paper towel from the sausage, and gently mix them together so it stays fluffy but loaded with savory flavor
Scramble the Eggs:
Melt half the butter in your pan. Pour the eggs in and wait till the edges start to set, then move them around gently—just until soft and a little runny
Sausage, Ready for Action:
Stir and crumble sausage in your pan over medium heat till it browns up and loses the pink, then toss it in a bowl lined with paper towel to soak up grease
Prep Your Sausage:
Keep your kitchen warm from browning up that sausage in a skillet, making sure every bite gets a piece—set it aside when done
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A sandwich oozing cheese and sausage. | flavorsfuse.com

Colby-Jack is my usual pick since it melts so smooth and sharp—honestly, my youngest sneaks a piece every time we make these and I totally get why!

Leftover Tips

Make sure your sandwiches are cool before wrapping them totally in foil or plastic. Stick them in the fridge up to three days. Pop them back in a skillet over gentle heat or use your toaster oven for that crispy bite. Microwaves can make everything soggy, so skip it if you can.

Easy Swaps

No Colby-Jack? Cheddar or Monterey Jack work fine. Going meatless? Toss in plant-based sausage or pile on extra cheese—mushrooms add a great savory flavor too. You can lighten things up with turkey sausage or just use egg whites.

Ways to Enjoy

Add a sweet side like fruit salad for a full breakfast. Put these out for brunch with crispy potatoes or some greens. Try some salsa or hot sauce for a punchy bite—super satisfying.

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A cheesy sandwich with sausage on a plate. | flavorsfuse.com

History & Story

Grilled cheese is classic American comfort food. Throw in sausage and eggs and now it's next-level breakfast. This eggy twist is pure nostalgia for me—I grew up with cheese toasties, but eggs make it feel extra hearty.

FAQs About the Recipe

→ Can I use a different type of bread?

For sure! Feel free to grab any hearty bread you like, whether it's multigrain, white, or wheat. Just make sure it won't fall apart when it's stuffed and grilled.

→ Can I swap Colby-Jack for another cheese?

Go for it! If you've got cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack—or any cheese that melts well—they'll taste great too. Each one makes it a little different.

→ What breakfast meats work well in this sandwich?

You don't have to stop at sausage. Try ham, bacon, or turkey sausage—mix it up to suit your taste or just use what you have.

→ Can I make these without meat?

Oh, totally! Skip the sausage if you'd rather go veggie. Cheesy eggs are always tasty, or load up on some cooked veggies instead.

→ How can I keep the sandwiches warm before serving?

Pop finished sandwiches onto a baking sheet and keep them in your oven at roughly 200°F (about 95°C). They'll stay hot and cheesy till everyone's ready to eat.

Grilled Cheese Morning Eggs

Get morning happiness from sourdough packed with sausage, oozy cheese, and eggs—delivers a filling bite in every mouthful.

Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
By Monica: Monica

Category: Fusion Main Dishes

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly

Cuisine Style: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 sandwiches)

Dietary Preferences: ~

What You'll Need

→ Main Ingredients

01 8 slices sourdough bread
02 8 slices Colby-Jack cheese
03 6 large eggs, whisked
04 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, ground
05 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp, divided up

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 01

Keep going and make sandwiches until you use up everything. Enjoy them hot for the best taste.

Step 02

Let the sandwich brown until the bread looks toasted and crispy, which usually takes 3 or 4 minutes. Flip with care so it doesn't fall apart, and toast the other side. Pull it from the pan, slice it in half if you want, and keep going.

Step 03

Slather butter on one side of every bread slice. Toss a piece of bread (butter down) in the skillet, place a Colby-Jack slice on top, heap about a half cup of the egg and sausage filling in the middle, then add a second slice of cheese and cap it with another bread slice—make sure butter is on top.

Step 04

Take out the paper towel from your sausage bowl. Dump in the scrambled eggs. Mix just enough to blend them together, but don’t overdo it. Clean out your pan again and warm it up over medium.

Step 05

Pop 2 tablespoons of butter into the pan you just used, set the heat to medium-high, and let it melt. Pour your beaten eggs in, let them start to set, then move and fold them around until they’re softly scrambled and not runny. Take them off the heat.

Step 06

Crank up a non-stick pan over medium and toss in the breakfast sausage. Break it up as it cooks until you don’t see any more pink. Scoop the sausage onto a paper-towel-lined bowl to soak up extra fat, then wipe your pan clean for later.

Additional Notes

  1. Switch things up: use cooked bacon, ham, or keep it simple with eggs and cheese for a meatless bite.
  2. For a change, use some mayo on your bread instead of butter to make the outside extra tasty.
  3. Fresh tomato slices with a pinch of salt and pepper bring a pop of flavor and juiciness.
  4. Not into scrambled eggs? Fry them however you like—over-easy, medium, or hard all work fine.

Essential Tools

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick pan

Allergy Information

Review each ingredient for possible allergens and consult a healthcare professional if you're unsure.
  • Has wheat, dairy, and eggs.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

This info is for reference purposes only and isn't a substitute for medical advice.
  • Calories: 572
  • Fats: 34 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Proteins: 29 g