One-Pan Egg Breakfast Sandwich (Printable)

A quick, satisfying morning sandwich with soft eggs cooked on toasted bread in one pan.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 3 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Bread

05 - 2 slices sturdy sandwich bread (sourdough or whole wheat)
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Cheese & Toppings

07 - 2 slices cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until fully combined.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, swirling to coat the pan. Place bread slices side by side in the skillet and toast until golden on one side, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip bread to the other side.
03 - Pour the egg mixture directly over and around the toasted bread slices. Allow eggs to set for 10 to 15 seconds.
04 - Using a spatula, gently push the eggs toward the edges of the bread, letting uncooked egg flow underneath for even cooking.
05 - Once eggs are mostly set but still moist, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each piece of bread.
06 - Fold any excess cooked egg onto the bread slices with a spatula, then carefully stack one bread slice over the other to form a sandwich.
07 - Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes while pressing gently until the cheese melts and the sandwich is heated through with a golden crust.
08 - Transfer to a plate, cut in half if desired, and garnish with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
  • The eggs cook directly on the bread, soaking into every bite with perfect richness.
  • You can customize it endlessly with whatever cheese, herbs, or leftovers you have on hand.
02 -
  • Don't crank the heat too high or the eggs will turn rubbery before the bread gets crispy.
  • Use a nonstick pan, anything else and you'll end up scraping stuck egg off the surface for ten minutes.
  • Flip the bread before adding the eggs so the toasted side stays crisp and doesn't get soggy.
03 -
  • Let the butter fully melt and coat the pan before adding the bread, or you'll get uneven toasting.
  • Press the sandwich gently with the spatula at the end to help the cheese glue everything together.
  • If the eggs are setting too fast, lower the heat and give yourself more time to fold and shape.
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