Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese

Name: Scrambled Egg Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 slices ciabatta or other rustic bread; 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

By Sarah On February 23, 2015 | Updated: March 4, 2026

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This breakfast-style scrambled egg grilled cheese is loaded to the max with scrambled eggs and two kinds of gooey cheese.

Consider any type of breakfast rut gone for good and it’s all thanks to the fact that we breakfast-ified grilled cheese.

The one and only reason I look forward to rolling out of bed lately cause I mean, CMON who can resist one of these crispy babies exploding with fluffy scrambled eggs and cheese??

No worries if you’re one of those people that’s short on time in the morning because this grilled cheese can conveniently be made in only 15 minutes flat. Anything that’s ready that fast and stuffed with this much cheese deserves a breakfast award in my opinion.

This Grilled Cheese Features…

Fluffy herb-flecked scrambled eggs
Gooey mozzarella and cheddar cheese melted inside
Ready in 15 minutes and easy enough for any breakfast occasion

Making the Grilled Cheese

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Ingredients You Will Need

Unsalted butter
Eggs
Chives
Garlic powder
Bread
Mozzarella cheese
Cheddar cheese

Choosing Your Bread

This grilled cheese works with a variety of bread types. I recommend going with a heartier rustic loaf such as ciabatta, Italian, sourdough, or multi-grain.

Tips for Perfect Grilled Cheese

Cook eggs over medium heat – fold the eggs several times until just set.
Shred cheese manually – I recommend shredding your cheese yourself instead of relying on pre-shredded cheese. It will melt much better.
Use a combination of mozzarella and cheddar – these two cheeses compliment each other very well and give the grilled cheese a rich, gooey texture.
Cook grilled cheese over medium heat – don’t be tempted to bump the heat up otherwise the outside of grilled cheese will burn before the cheese melts.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on this grilled cheese.

Use another cheese – gouda, gruyere, swiss, or provolone also work great in this grilled cheese.
Add meat – try adding a few strips of cooked bacon, deli-sliced turkey, ham, or chicken, or sausage.
Swap in another fresh herb – try parsley, dill, or basil in place of the chives.
Make it into a quesadilla – use a burrito-sized flour tortilla in place of the bread for a breakfast quesadilla.

This is one savory breakfast you’ll never tire of having on your agenda! The soft scrambled eggs pair like a dream with the gooey mozzarella and cheddar while the crispy bread exterior holds everything together to perfection.

Consider my breakfast game booked solid for the foreseeable future.

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