Feta Fried Eggs Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Crispy feta fried eggs paired with melted cheese and golden grilled sourdough slices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
02 - Sprinkle half of the crumbled feta into two circles about 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 desired. Cook 2–3 minutes until feta is golden and crispy and egg whites are set. Flip carefully and cook for 1 more minute for soft yolks or longer for firmer yolks. Remove and set aside.
04 - 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.
05 - Top the cheese layers with the feta-fried eggs and cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Grill sandwiches 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently until golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The feta gets crispy and tangy while the egg yolk stays soft and rich—it's textured in the best way.
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time thinking about it.
  • Mediterranean meets comfort food, so it feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for a Tuesday.
02 -
  • Don't flip too early—give the feta a full 2 to 3 minutes to get crispy and golden, or it'll just be warm cheese, not the delicious caramelized version you want.
  • Medium heat is your friend here; too hot and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and everything just sits there sweating.
03 -
  • Let your butter sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before spreading it on bread—it'll go on smooth and toast evenly without tearing the bread.
  • If you're making this for two people, cook the eggs and assemble the sandwiches while they're warm, then grill them both at the same time so nobody's eating cold bread while waiting.
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