One-Pan Egg Breakfast Sandwich (Printable Version)

A simple one-pan egg sandwich with toasted bread, melted cheese, and fresh herbs for busy mornings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

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

→ Bread

05 - 2 slices sturdy sandwich bread (e.g., 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)

# Steps:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined.
02 - Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, swirling to coat the surface evenly.
03 - Place bread slices side by side in the skillet, toasting for 1 to 2 minutes until golden underneath, then flip them.
04 - Pour the egg mixture directly around and over the bread slices in the pan and let it set gently for 10 to 15 seconds.
05 - Using a spatula, carefully push the eggs towards the edges of the bread, allowing uncooked egg to flow beneath.
06 - When eggs are mostly set but still moist, place a slice of cheese on each piece of bread.
07 - Fold any excess cooked egg onto the bread slices, then stack one bread slice atop the other to assemble the sandwich.
08 - Cook for 1 to 2 additional minutes, pressing gently, until cheese melts and the sandwich is golden and heated through.
09 - Remove from skillet, optionally cut in half, sprinkle with chives or green onions, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes, which means you can have hot breakfast even when you're running behind.
  • Everything happens in one skillet, so cleanup is basically nonexistent.
  • The texture contrast between the crispy toast and creamy eggs feels indulgent without being fussy.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here—too high and the bread burns before the eggs finish cooking, too low and everything gets rubbery.
  • Don't use bread that's too thin or soft; it needs enough structure to support the egg weight without falling apart.
03 -
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and sitting nearby before you start cooking—once the pan is hot, everything moves fast.
  • If your eggs look slightly underdone when you stack the sandwich, that last minute of pressing finishes them perfectly without making them tough.
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