One-Pan Egg Breakfast Sandwich (Printable)

Soft scrambled eggs cooked on toasted bread in a single pan for a speedy morning meal.

# What you 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 (such as 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)

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, vigorously whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter, swirling to evenly coat the pan surface.
03 - Place both bread slices side by side in the skillet and toast on one side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden, then flip.
04 - Pour the egg mixture directly over and around the bread slices in the skillet, allowing eggs to start setting for 10 to 15 seconds.
05 - Gently push eggs toward the edges of the bread with a spatula, letting uncooked egg flow underneath to cook evenly.
06 - Once eggs are mostly set but slightly moist, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each bread piece.
07 - Fold any excess cooked egg onto the bread slices using a spatula, then stack one slice over the other to form a sandwich.
08 - Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, pressing gently until the cheese melts and the sandwich is golden and heated through.
09 - Remove from heat, optionally cut in half, and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means one thing to wash, and the eggs cook directly onto the bread so every bite holds together.
  • It takes thirteen minutes start to finish, which is faster than waiting in a drive-through line.
  • The edges of the toast soak up just enough butter and egg to turn golden and crisp while the center stays tender.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the eggs finish cooking, so keep the flame at medium and adjust down if you smell any char.
  • Pushing the eggs toward the bread instead of stirring them wildly keeps the texture soft and prevents them from turning rubbery.
  • Stacking the sandwich too early, before the cheese softens, makes it hard to press together without everything sliding off.
03 -
  • Let the butter melt completely and coat the pan before adding the bread so it toasts evenly without sticking.
  • Crack your eggs into a separate bowl first so you can fish out any shell bits before whisking.
  • Press the sandwich gently with the spatula while it finishes cooking to help the cheese melt into the eggs and bind everything together.
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