Fried Egg Sandwich
A classic handheld breakfast with crispy edges, melty cheese, and a runny yolk nestled between toasted bread. Ready in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 whole large eggs
- 2 slices bread, sliced
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 slice or leaf tomato or lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high until foaming, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Crack both eggs into the skillet. Cook without stirring until whites are set, yolks still soft, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp on both sides.
- 4
Slide both fried eggs onto one toast slice. Top with cheese, tomato or lettuce if using, and second toast slice.
- 5
Slice diagonally in half. Serve immediately while cheese melts into the warm eggs.
Tools you’ll need
- 8-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet
- spatula
- toaster or toaster oven
- cutting board
- knife
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