In this culinary exploration, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of crafting the ultimate comfort food: the egg-in-a-hole grilled cheese. This exceptional sandwich combines the crispy, golden-brown exterior of a grilled cheese with the richness of eggs cooked right into the bread. Imagine a gooey center of melted cheese, surrounded by a halo of tender, fluffy egg, enveloped by two slices of perfectly toasted bread. With just a few key ingredients and a bit of culinary magic, you can master this decadent dish, whether you're cooking it for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a delightful snack.
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EGG IN A HOLE FRENCH TOAST GRILLED CHEESE
A traditional grilled cheese with bacon is dipped in French toast batter, a hole is cut in the center, and is cooked with an egg in the hole in this decadent brunch sandwich.
Provided by Julie Hubert
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Grilled Cheese
Time 19m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk half-and-half, 1 egg, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.
- Place 2 bread slices on a work surface and top each with 1 slice American cheese, 1 slice Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Top each with a second piece of bread, making a sandwich. Cut a 2-inch hole in the center of each sandwich using a biscuit cutter or 2-inch wide glass.
- Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, tilting the skillet to cover entire surface with butter. Dip both sandwich rings and cut-out holes in the batter until evenly coated.
- Place the dipped sandwich rings and cut-out holes in the melted butter in the skillet. Immediately crack an egg into the hole of each ring. Cook until egg white is set, bread is golden brown, and cheese is softly melted, about 2 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 384.3 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 1439.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
HANGOVER EGG-IN-THE-HOLE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
A whimsical breakfast favorite and a lunchtime standby come together in this super-comforting sandwich.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with mayonnaise. Top 1 slice with American cheese and the other with pepper Jack, then sandwich them together. Cut the center out of the sandwich with a 2 1/2-inch ring mold.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl.
- Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, and swirl to coat the bottom. Arrange the inner and outer parts of the sandwich in the skillet, and cook until golden brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn each over, pour the egg into the hole, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until the bottoms of the bread are golden brown, the egg whites are set and the yolk is still runny, 4 to 5 minutes. For the last minute of cooking, cover the pan with a lid to cook the egg white completely through. (The sandwich round may finish cooking faster.) Transfer the sandwich with the egg to a serving plate along with the sandwich round, to dip into the egg yolk.
Tips:
- Use thick-sliced bread for a heartier sandwich.
- Use a good quality cheese that melts well.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Cook the grilled cheese sandwiches over medium heat so that the bread has time to toast and the cheese has time to melt.
- Serve the grilled cheese sandwiches immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Egg in a hole grilled cheese sandwiches are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover bread and cheese. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying sandwich that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give egg in a hole grilled cheese sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!
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