breakfast grilled cheese sausage egg

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 4 slices sandwich bread
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. in a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. remove and set aside.
2. in the same skillet, pour in the beaten eggs. cook gently, stirring occasionally, until soft and scrambled. season with salt and pepper.
3. butter one side of each slice of bread.
4. place two slices of bread, buttered side down, in a clean skillet over medium heat.
5. add a slice of cheese, a layer of sausage, scrambled eggs, and another slice of cheese on top.
6. cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
7. cook until the bread is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through.
8. remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, then slice and serve.

serving suggestions

• serve hot with a side of fresh fruit or hash browns
• pair with coffee or tea for a complete breakfast

variations

• add sliced tomatoes or avocado for extra freshness
• use mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for a different flavor
• substitute sausage with turkey sausage or bacon