This delicious Fried Egg Sandwich is so easy and so scrumptious. You can whip one together in just a few minutes and it tastes like heaven! They can be easily modified to suit your taste by swapping cheese or adding ham, or cooked sausage patties.
I am a huge breakfast nut. I just love eggs. I love them scrambled, easy over, hard boiled, poached, and sunny side up. I love omelettes, quiches, egg salad, deviled eggs, stratas, fritatas and egg sandwiches. This breakfast sandwich is so quick and simple. I am sure that even a novice cook can handle this recipe. I have seen other recipes for breakfast egg sandwiches but they look a little complicated. I am not saying they aren’t delectable but in the morning every minute counts!
Do you like eggs? Do you like your yolks runny or firmed up? You can adapt this recipe very simply to the way you like your eggs cooked. You could even scramble them or cook them like an omelette.
How do you make an Egg Sandwich?
First assemble the bread, ham and cheese so when your eggs are ready you can slide them on. Next place one slice of white American or cheese of your choice on one slice of the bread. Then place one slice of yellow American or cheese of your choice on the opposite slice. Top each side with a thin piece of honey ham.
Now cook one egg per sandwich over easy in a little butter or olive oil. You can cook it so the yolk is set or runny. If runny gently put the sandwiches together or the yolk will crack. Next put thin pats of butter on the top slice and carefully move it to a hot skillet. Place it in the skillet butter side down. Top the other slice with butter pats. Cook over medium low heat and cover the skillet loosely with aluminum foil. Flip to brown both sides.
Tips on making awesome Egg Sandwiches!
- Use good quality bread. It really does make a difference.
- Don’t skip the cheese. It brings everything together and makes it so tasty.
- Butter makes the bread brown so nicely and adds fabulous flavor. You can use salted or unsalted butter.
- If you like your eggs runny don’t push down on the sandwich. It will all come together as everything melts and browns.
- Cover the skillet loosely with foil so the cheese melts around the egg and is ready when the bread browns.
Other delicious Egg Sandwich combinations
- Bacon and Monterey Jack
- Pepperoni and Mozzarella
- Brisket and Swiss
- Ham and Cheddar
- Leftover Meatloaf and Gruyere
- Sausage Patties and Gouda
Enough said. These sandwiches are a shoe in with your family and perfect for school days. They can be prepared in a matter of minutes. You and yours are going to love them!
Other breakfast recipes you will love!
- On the Go Sausage Cheddar Breakfast Muffins
- Cheesy Pepper Asparagus Breakfast Casserole
- Homemade Pancakes Recipe
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This post was originally published February 27, 2016 and republished June 5, 2020 with new content.
PrintFried Egg Sandwich
This super easy and quick fried egg, cheese and ham sandwich comes together in less than seven minutes making it a great breakfast for weekday mornings.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich
- Category: breakfast
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- White bread
- White American cheese slices
- Yellow American cheese slices
- Sweet Ham deli sliced
- Eggs
- Butter
Instructions
- Place one slice of white American on one side of the bread and place one slice of yellow American on opposite slice. Top each side with a thin piece of honey ham. Have all your bread assembled so as you remove the eggs from the pan you are ready to go.
- Cook one egg over easy per sandwich, Remove from the pan without over cooking and gently bring the sides of the sandwich together. DO NOT PRESS DOWN OR YOU WILL BREAK THE YOLK. Heat skillet over medium low heat. Top each sandwich with butter pats. Place butter side down in skillet. Cover loosely with aluminum foil Cook until bread is browned. Add pats of butter to uncooked side. Flip and cook until sandwich is browned and cheese is gooey and melted.
Notes
- Use good quality bread. It really does make a difference.
- Don’t skip the cheese. It brings everything together and makes it so tasty.
- Butter makes the bread brown so nicely and adds fabulous flavor. You can use salted or unsalted butter.
- If you like your eggs runny don’t push down on the sandwich. It will all come together as everything melts and browns.
- Cover the skillet loosely with foil so the cheese melts around the egg and is ready when the bread browns.
Keywords: breakfast sandwich, breakfast egg sandwich, breakfast grilled cheese, grilled cheese
All I cannot say is … Oh my! Yummmmy. I Loved this!
Thanks. I love that sandwich!
I love that you left the yolks runny on these sandwiches! I would eat these sandwiches for supper 🙂
I love this sandwich. Of course breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! 🙂
I am going to make this tomorrow so exited!
Thanks! It is an easy delicious sandwich…so good! Okay now I am hungry!
I have been making these for a long time but never knew there was an actual receipt for them. My husband calls them “Sloppy Egg Sandwich. We make them for dinner sometimes, they are tasty anytime of day or night.
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Yes they really are and oh so easy! We love them!
I found this recipe on Pinterest and made this grilled cheese for my husband last weekend! He gave this rave reviews! A hit for us both.
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It seems like it would be nigh on impossible to keep the sandwich together in the skillet without breaking the yolk(s)?
No not if you are careful. It works every time.
I do love a good breakfast sandwich. This one is definitely going in the must-make file. It looks perfect.
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Thanks so much Bill! I sure hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Such a simple dish & my favorite breakfast option.Eggs are my favorite anytime really.
Eggs are my favorite too! So easy, nutritious and delicious!
Thanks for including the nutritional info. This looks super delicious and I’ll have to try it!
You are most welcome Jaye! I hope you enjoy it!!
I LOVE a good egg sandwich. I like to make them like this but with one variation. I make the bread French toast. Yummo!
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Now this is my kind of breakfast. It seems so flavorful and well balanced. Your other sandwich combination suggestions sound delicious as well.
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Thanks so much Marcie! So glad that you stopped by!
My husband eats eggs for breakfast every morning. I bet he’d really dig this egg sandwich recipe!
Awesome! You should make him one! He will love it.
Good tip on covering the skillet with foil!
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Yes indeed to get that cheese all melty! Yummy!
Looks like a very simple dish to make. I am going to try this egg recipe out this weekend. Let see how it goes…
I love Bacon and Monterey Jack Egg Sandwich. I like to play with my sandwich by changing it with different variants of cheeses.
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It has literally been years since I’ve made an egg sandwich. Your pictures made me want to change my menu for this Saturday morning and treat my family to a surprise! Thank you.
Fantastic! I sure hope they enjoy them! So easy and delicious!!
This was really amazing! My kids loved it too!!
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Thanks so much Toni! I am glad that the kids loved it too!
So simple but always a favorite!
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Yes indeed! I love a good simple recipe!
Egg sandwiches are always a quick meal. This looked really easy to make.
Yes they are so easy to make and so delicious! Enjoy!
Love, love, love this recipe! An easy and tasty breakfast.
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I make these at least once a week! So yummy.
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Thanks so much Sommer! We love them too!
My goodness look at that I need to try it!
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What a smart way to spruce up the grilled cheese. Honestly this could be an any meal dish1
I really like the pictures you took of the egg sandwich. The yolk dripping makes it look more tasty.
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I’m an eggoholic! If that is a phrase 😉 Your recipe seems interesting. Will definitely try it out!
I think that is a word because I am one too! LOL! Thanks so much Remo!
This delicious Fried Egg Sandwich is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
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I’ve never had a better tasting egg than this, added some bacon and cheddar cheese and it tasted like it came straight out of heaven!
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This is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I can’t wait to give this a try soon.
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Oh my goodness, this breakfast grilled cheese looks AMAZING!! Perfect way to start the day!
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I can’t wait to try this! It looks incredibly delicious!!
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Such a hearty sandwich! Love the egg with the cheese! So good!
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This is really amazing! Such a great day starter!
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This sandwich has got my mouth watering! One of my favourite things to have for breakfast!
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Mouth is seriously watering – printing this out and making ASAP! Thank you.
This is comfort food at its best!! It’s like taking my favorite breakfast sandwich to the next level!
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This is the perfect sandwich to have for breakfast. Add a cup of a favorite drink to it, and you are all set! 🙂
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Omg. This is like the ultimate egg sandwich. So amazing!
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This has got to be my favorite breakfast ever! Especially with the runny yolks!
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A breakfast grilled cheese is such an awesome idea! I’m going to try it veggie.Yum!
I love grilled sandwiches and this looks so delightful! My family will love it.
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Thanks so much Priya! Enjoy!!
Oh yum! I just love a good fried egg sandwich! 🙂
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I love the simplicity of this sandwich. Love that it’s grilled too!
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Now this is my kind of breakfast! 🙂 Yum!
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Wow, this looks amazing! I love a good breakfast sandwich, so I am definitely giving this a go. Bookmarked for later, thanks!!
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This is my favorite breakfast! We make this sandwich all the time and my whole family loves it!
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This is one delicious sandwich. I think I’ve eaten it for breakfast, lunch and dinner 🙂
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Now, this is the ultimate breakfast sandwich! What a delicious way to start the day! I think I need to make these Sat morning!
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That’s perfect comfort food right here. Love the runny yolk!
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Looks great! Can’t wait to try this one.
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nothing beats a gooey egg in a sandwich like this! What a delicious way to start the day!
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This is the ultimate breakfast sandwich with eggs! This can be a delicious way to start your day.
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Love the runny egg in this breakfast sandwich – the best!
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This is definitely going to be a favorite! I know it simply by looking at the image. And we have all the ingredients on hand at all times too. Thank you for sharing!
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Yum this looks like the perfect breakfast, I love how cheesy it is!
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Ooozy, gooey breakfast yumminess. Breakfast perfection.
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Ohh this was a phenomenal breakfast, I love runny eggs in sandwiches, I think I will be having these for breakfast a lot more often now.
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Now, this is a sandwich I could eat & not get sick of!! Love the eggs oozing out!
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I have been making this for many years now. And I add mango peach jelly to it for a topping. So good.
Sounds delicious!!