Breakfast Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Cook time: 15 Minutes
Serve count: 4
Ingredients
1/2 pound bulk hot breakfast sausage 6 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons water 1/2 teaspoon Jane’s Krazy Mixed-up Salt, optional 4 tablespoons butter, softened and divided 4 ounces Hook's Colby cheese, shredded (1 cup) 4 ounces Hook's Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup) 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Reynaldo’s Queso Cotija cheese 8 slices sourdough bread 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
Method
- Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain sausage on paper towels. Wipe out the pan.
- Whisk the eggs, water and salt if desired in bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are almost set. Stir in sausage. Cook and stir until eggs are set. Remove eggs from the skillet. Keep warm. Wipe out the pan.
- Combine the colby, monterey jack and cotija in a bowl. Top four slices of bread with spinach, egg and cheese mixtures. Top with remaining bread. Spread remaining butter on the outside of sandwiches.
- Toast sandwiches on a griddle over medium-low heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown and cheeses are melted. Serve immediately.
Cheesemonger Tip
Owned and operated by Tony and Julie Hook, Hook's® Cheese Company is known for its artisan cheddars, blues, mixed-milk cheeses, swiss and traditional colby, as well as flavorful classics like monterey jack.