Sometimes you just can’t beat the basics, and this Simple Scrambled Egg Sandwich with Cheese always hits the spot. This easy breakfast recipe teaches you an easy and efficient way to achieve the classic breakfast sandwich in just one pan.
The perfectly seasoned soft and buttery eggs and melty cheese are sandwiched between golden brown pan-fried toast for a delicious breakfast without the fuss. And if you want to kick up the flavor, add this 4-Ingredient Breakfast Sandwich Sauce!
As a busy mom with a breakfast obsession, I never skip the first meal of the day, and this quick, easy, and delicious sandwich is a go-to to start my mornings off right.
Homemade Scrambled Egg Breakfast Sandwich Ingredient Highlights
You can use salted or unsalted butter or plant-based buttery spread. Olive oil works, too if you prefer, but I recommend butter for the extra flavor it brings.
I used sharp cheddar cheese, but any melty cheese works here. Some other favorites are Gouda, Havarti, and/or Swiss.
Any bread works, too. I used sourdough, but anything from a bagel to a brioche bun to a hearty wheat bread and everything in between works!
Simple Egg Sandwich Tips and Tricks
How to Make a Scrambled Egg Sandwich
In a pinch, you can crack the eggs directly into the pan and scrambled them in the pan. I totally understand the urge to want to dirty one less bowl.
However, for the very best results, I highly recommend cracking your eggs into a shallow bowl with the salt and pepper and beating them with a fork.
Adding salt to the eggs before heating them inhibits their proteins from binding too tightly as they heat, resulting in softer, creamier scrambled eggs.
Melt the butter in the pan, then add the eggs and let them sit over the heat until the edges start to cook. Then, use a spatula to push the eggs around in a circular motion moving inward, until the eggs are cooked. Then, set them aside.
Note: I’ve seen a lot of videos circulating which recommend adding the egg to the pan and placing the bread on top. While I admit this is very efficient, I think it’s worth taking the extra few minutes to toast both sides of the bread.
Once your pan is empty, add the rest of the butter and two slices of bread. Give the bread a few minutes to toast, then flip them. Add the cheese and eggs to one piece of toast.
Once the free piece of bread is golden brown on both sides, stack it on top to complete your sandwich, and allow it to sit on the pan until the cheese is nice and melty.
Serving Your Scrambled Egg Sandwich with Cheese
You can spruce this sandwich up with some pesto or sauce, like this Breakfast Burrito Sauce. It’s also great with avocado or some fried onions.
As for sides, serve it up with these Breakfast Potatoes or the classic bacon or breakfast sausage.
How to Meal Prep this Breakfast Sandwich with Scrambled Eggs
You can easily make this scrambled egg sandwich ahead of time, wrap it or store it in an airtight container, and keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Then, when you’re ready to eat it, wrap it in aluminum foil and heat it in your preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
You can use this same reheating technique for leftovers.
Simple Scrambled Egg Sandwich with Cheese
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter of choice (salted or unsalted)
- 2 slices bread of choice (I used sourdough)
- 2 slices cheddar cheese (or other melty cheese of choice)
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl, add the eggs, salt, and pepper. Use a fork or whisk to beat the eggs until the whites and the yolks are well-combined.2 large eggs, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
- To a frying pan over medium heat, add about 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt. Tilt the pan back and forth until the pan is coated in butter.2 tablespoons butter of choice
- Add the eggs to the center of the hot pan. Wait about 30 seconds until the edges start to cook, then use a spatula to push the eggs around the pan. As they become firm, start to fold the outer edges inward, bringing the scrambled eggs into the center of the pan and shaping them until they are roughly the same shape and size of your bread. Then, slide the eggs off the pan and set aside.
- Add the pan back to the heat and add the rest of the butter. Place two slices of bread in the butter and leave it there for a few minutes until it turns golden brown. Then, flip the bread.2 slices bread of choice, 2 tablespoons butter of choice
- Add the cheese and the egg to one slice of the bread (to the toasted side) and continue to cook over medium heat until the second side of the bread is toasted. Then, complete the sandwich by adding the free slice of bread on top. Keep it over the heat until the cheese is melted. Try it with this Breakfast Sandwich Sauce!2 slices cheddar cheese
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