Feta Fried Eggs Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Crispy feta fried eggs nestled between golden grilled cheese and buttery sourdough bread.

# 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 - Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
08 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
02 - Sprinkle half of the crumbled feta in two circles roughly the size of the bread slices directly onto the skillet. Crack one egg into the center of each feta circle, then season with black pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
03 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until feta turns golden and crispy and egg whites are set. Flip carefully and cook for an additional minute for soft yolks or longer for firmer yolks. Remove eggs from skillet 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 each cheese-layered bread slice with a feta-fried egg and cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Wipe out the skillet, return to medium heat, and grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side while pressing gently, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
07 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The feta gets crispy and golden while cradling a runny egg yolk—it's textural magic in every bite.
  • It feels fancy enough to impress someone, but honestly takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • Salty, rich, and comforting all at once, with just enough Mediterranean flair to make weekday lunch feel special.
02 -
  • If your feta is too wet, pat it dry with paper towels before it hits the pan—otherwise it'll steam instead of crisp and you'll lose all that texture magic.
  • Don't skip the room-temperature butter; cold butter will tear your bread to shreds and create uneven browning.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet for the eggs; the feta can stick to stainless steel and you'll lose your crispy texture.
  • If you're cooking both sandwiches at once, keep the first one warm in a low oven while you finish the second—there's nothing sadder than lukewarm grilled cheese.
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