Bacon and Egg Breakfast Grilled Cheese

Health score
9%
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Grilled Cheese
12 min.
2
438kcal

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Start your day off right with a mouthwatering Bacon and Egg Breakfast Grilled Cheese that combines the best of breakfast and comfort food in one delicious sandwich! This recipe is perfect for those busy mornings when you crave something hearty yet quick to prepare. In just 12 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that serves two, making it ideal for a cozy breakfast for you and a loved one or a delightful brunch with friends.

Imagine biting into perfectly toasted bread, oozing with melted Co-Jack cheese, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crispy bacon. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible! The richness of the eggs and cheese is beautifully balanced by the savory crunch of the bacon, all encased in golden-brown, buttery bread. Not only is this dish a feast for the taste buds, but it also packs a punch with 438 calories per serving, ensuring you have the energy to tackle your day.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a special treat for breakfast, this Bacon and Egg Breakfast Grilled Cheese is sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab your frying pan and get ready to indulge in a delightful meal that will leave you craving more!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon fully-cooked
  • teaspoons butter divided room temperature
  •  eggs 
  • slices monterrey jack cheese 
  • tablespoons water 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • slices bread whole wheat white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in bowl until blended.
  2. Heat 1 tsp. butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
  3. Pour in egg mixture. As eggs begin to set, Gently pull the eggs across the pan with an inverted turner, forming large soft curds. Continue cooking--pulling, lifting and folding eggs--until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly.
  4. Remove from pan. Clean skillet.
  5. Spread remaining 2 tsp. butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
  6. Place 2 slices in skillet, buttered side down. Top evenly with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon. Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up.
  7. Grill sandwiches over medium heat, turning once, until bread is toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories438kcal
Protein22.73%
Fat54.4%
Carbs22.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.35
Glycemic Load
14.53
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.570000047269%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:438.26kcal
21.91%
Fat:26.35g
40.55%
Saturated Fat:12.91g
80.69%
Carbohydrates:24.92g
8.31%
Net Carbohydrates:21.56g
7.84%
Sugar:2.78g
3.09%
Cholesterol:220.57mg
73.52%
Sodium:994.04mg
43.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.78g
49.56%
Manganese:1.22mg
60.75%
Selenium:40.2µg
57.43%
Phosphorus:394.04mg
39.4%
Calcium:328.93mg
32.89%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.05%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.05%
Vitamin B3:4.22mg
21.11%
Zinc:2.89mg
19.28%
Magnesium:61.22mg
15.31%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.19%
Iron:2.56mg
14.22%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.52%
Fiber:3.36g
13.44%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
13.04%
Vitamin A:647.95IU
12.96%
Folate:49.47µg
12.37%
Copper:0.19mg
9.33%
Potassium:305.08mg
8.72%
Vitamin D:1.11µg
7.41%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.19%
Vitamin K:5.72µg
5.45%
Source:Allrecipes