Comfort, comfort food. I don’t think there’s a word other than “comfort” to describe the wonders of melting cheese. Simple as that, if there’s food that can melt my heart and console my soul, this is cheese that is left to pass from solid to gooey status. Not to mention I really need to forget about calories, sometimes. Or stop crying over brown chickpeas that never cook, as solid as stones and as tasty as dog kibbles.
Not any cheese will make me happy, though (once I asked my Parmesan to melt… no way). At the expense of a few sandwiches, I learnt what a “meltable” cheese is and how to make it mellow and running after a few minutes under the grill. As always, I wait impatiently close to the oven, staring at it (I’m so grateful to the guy who “invented” the light in the oven!), and just like a student that gets to grips with his very first chemistry experiment, I observe the magic transition from solid to “melted cheese”. A surprising culinary moment before the delectable bites.
Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- 3 eggs
- 4 teaspoons whole milk
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the scramble eggs by cracking the eggs into a mixing bowl. Heat a heavy-bottomed nonstick pan over medium-low heat, then dd half teaspoon of butter and let it melt.
Add the milk to the eggs and season to taste with salt and pepper, then whisk well.
When the butter in the pan is hot, pour in the eggs. Don't stir but let the eggs cook for up half a minute or until the bottom starts to set. With a spatula, start stirring moving the egg into the center of the pan. Repeat until there's little liquid left (do not overcook).
Set aside while you assemble the sandwich.
Butter one side of each slice of bread with the remaining butter.
Place the slices of bread on a baking tray, top two of them with the eggs, cheese and grill in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until brown and toasted. Out of the oven, add spinach and top with other slice of bread.
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Why have I never thought to put brie on grilled cheese, when it s literally one of my favourite cheese?
Oooh yum, I love the combo of cheddar with spinach! And bread…always bread. Give me all the carbs! 🙂
Yum, this made my belly rumble! It’s my kind of breakfast sandwich. We also have the same theme! hehe x
This is dangerous – it only makes me want to eat grilled cheese all the time!
OMG! Look at how awesome this looks! It’s really calling out my name. It’s so early here, time for breakfast and of course I am making this right away!!!
I am in love with this recipe! The melted cheese, the egg, the spinach…so simple yet so delicious.
I am also very pleased with whoever invented the oven light. We’d be lost without it!
Grilled cheese is my #1 comfort food when I don’t know what I want to eat but I want to eat something.
we kept smiling as we read this post…cause we feel,think and do exactly the same with meltable cheese…somehow it never fails to amuse how a solid block of dairy transforms into such a soul-comforting winner….bravo to you and to this sandwich and to such a delightful breakfast…an awesome recipe and gorgeous food clicks as always,thanks 🙂
A great way to start the day! Those sandwiches look absolutely mouthwatering.
Cheers,
Rosa
A little ketchup on top and… AWWW YAAAAA!!!!! 😀 This reminds me of when I was younger. Grilled Cheese was my JAMMM!! That and mac & cheese. Imagine throwing mac and cheese in between two slices of bread and then grilling – My mind is exploding right now!
This looks SO good for breakfast! I love melty cheese (and eggs of course), but what I am loving most is that addition of spinach! A super food and one of my favorites. Great idea! Pinned!
EGGS + Cheese = amazing combination. This recipe looks fabulous & I’m so glad you posted it. Melted cheese anything is amazing.
You’re so right, grilled cheese sandwiches really are the best comfort food! These in particular look divine- lovely recipe!