Cheese Fried Eggs 3 Ways Recipes

FRIED EGG & CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium-sized non-stick frying pan over medium high heat.
• When it's very hot, crack one egg on one side of the pan and one egg on the other side of the pan.
• Try to keep them from running into each other so that they can be flipped individually.
• CRUCIAL: Poke the yolks with the eggshell (or a fork) so that they run into the whites.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper on the eggs.
• When eggs have set (edges seem firm), flip carefully.
• I usually end up flipping them a few times to make sure the yolk is thoroughly cooked (it's okay if it's a little soft inside but not runny).
• When almost done, top each egg with a piece of cheese and cover with a lid until melty--watch closely.
• Spread mayo on each slice of toast, top with eggs, and put together.

GRILLED CHEESE AND FRIED EGG SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cook pancetta in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Reserve skillet with drippings.
• Melt butter in extra-large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices; top each with 2 provolone slices. Sprinkle with black pepper. Cook until cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat skillet with drippings over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet; cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Set 6 pancetta slices and 2 eggs atop each of 2 cheese toasts. Top eggs with onion, Parmesan, and basil, then remaining bread slices, cheese side down. Cut sandwiches in half and serve.