American Diner Egg and Cheese Sandwich
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An American diner egg and cheese sandwich — a soft fried egg and melted cheese on toasted bread. A classic, comforting breakfast sandwich.
Prep time5 min
Cook time10 min
Total time15 min
Servings1
Ingredients
- 2 Desi eggs
- 2 slices bread, toasted
- 2 slices cheese (cheddar works)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Tomato slices (optional)
Method
- Melt the butter in a pan and fry the eggs sunny-side up.
- Place a cheese slice on each egg and cover for 1 minute until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the eggs on the toasted bread with tomato slices if using.
- Top with the second slice and serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)420 kcal
Protein (estimate)19 g
Fat (estimate)22 g
Carbs (estimate)30 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. Any sliced cheese works. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg, wheat and milk.