Feta Fried Eggs Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden grilled bread with crispy feta fried eggs and melted cheddar for a delicious vegetarian main.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
02 - 4 slices cheddar or mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature

→ Bread

04 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Eggs

05 - 2 large eggs

→ Pantry

06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
02 - Sprinkle half the crumbled feta in two circles approximately the size of the bread slices directly onto the skillet.
03 - Crack one egg into the center of each feta circle. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes if desired. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until feta is golden and crispy and egg whites are set. Flip carefully and cook 1 more minute for soft yolk or longer for firmer yolk. Remove and set aside.
04 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer each with two slices of cheddar or mozzarella cheese.
05 - Top each bread layer with a feta-fried egg. Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That first bite delivers three textures at once: crispy feta, creamy yolk, and stretchy melted cheese.
  • It's fancy enough to impress someone you're cooking for, but simple enough that you can nail it on a weekday morning.
  • The feta does something magical when it hits the heat—it becomes nutty and crispy instead of just crumbly.
02 -
  • Don't flip the feta-egg too aggressively—the feta is delicate once it's crispy, and you want to protect that golden crust.
  • Medium heat is key; too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and the feta never gets that crucial crispy edge.
03 -
  • Keep your feta crumbles roughly the same size so they cook evenly and crisp up at the same time.
  • If your pan isn't nonstick or you're worried about sticking, a light spray of cooking oil before you add the feta can save you.
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