Feta Fried Eggs Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Golden grilled bread with crispy feta fried eggs and melted cheese for a rich, flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
02 - 4 slices cheddar or mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter at 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
02 - Sprinkle half the crumbled feta into two circles roughly 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 using. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until feta is golden and crispy and egg whites are set.
04 - Carefully flip the eggs and cook for an additional minute for soft yolks or longer for firmer yolks. Remove and set aside.
05 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices buttered side down on a clean surface and layer each with two slices of cheddar or mozzarella.
06 - Top the cheese with a feta-fried egg, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
07 - Clean the skillet, return to medium heat, and grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The feta gets crispy and salty in the pan, which is a revelation compared to cold feta crumbles.
  • It's filling enough to be a real meal but casual enough to make on a Tuesday night.
  • Two skillets, two sandwiches, and you're done in under 20 minutes.
02 -
  • The feta needs to be at medium-high temperature to crisp properly; too low and it stays rubbery, too high and it burns before the egg is done.
  • Don't skip buttering the outside of the bread—that's what gets you the crispy, golden crust that makes the whole thing special.
  • If your feta circles fall apart when you flip, you went too low on heat; a confident medium heat gives you those crispy golden edges.
03 -
  • Room-temperature butter spreads without tearing the bread, which means a more even toast and fewer frustrating moments halfway through cooking.
  • If you have a panini press or sandwich maker, use it to press while grilling—it cuts the cooking time and guarantees even melting throughout.
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