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Bacon, Egg & Hash Brown Grilled Cheese Sandwich

The perfect brunch sandwich

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 906 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 russet potato peeled
  • 4 lices Bacon thick-sliced works the best
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 lices white bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter very soft
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Place peeled potato in a small saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet (use stainless steel if you don't have cast iron) until crisp. Remove from the skillet to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Pour the bacon drippings from the pan into a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Return the pan to the burner (do not wipe out the pan) over medium heat and fry the eggs to your desired degree of doneness (you can cook them the whole way through, leave the yolk runny, whatever your preference). Remove the eggs to a small plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Once the potato is cool enough to handle, grate with the large holes of a box grater. Heat your skillet over high heat and then measure the reserved bacon drippings. Add 2 tablespoons to the hot skillet (if you don't have quite 2 tablespoons, use vegetable or canola oil to make up the difference). Spread the shredded potatoes in a thin, even layer over the bottom of the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom. Don't try to turn them or move them until the 5 minutes is up! Once brown, use a wide spatula to flip the potatoes over and cook on the other side for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown as well. Once finished, remove the hash browns to a plate.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Butter all of the slices of bread, making sure to spread the butter over the entire surface of the bread to the edges. Place two pieces butter-side down in the skillet, and then top each slice of bread with a quarter of the cheese, half of the potatoes, one egg, two slices of bacon and the remaining cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side-up. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip the sandwich and continue to cook until golden brown on the other side, about 5 to 7 minutes total. Slice in half and serve!

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 906kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 62g (95%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Cholesterol 312mg (104%) Sodium 1232mg (51%) Potassium 732mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1440IU (29%) Vitamin C 6.1mg (7%) Calcium 782mg (78%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 906

% Daily Value*

Calories 906kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 62g 95%
Saturated Fat 32g 160%
Cholesterol 312mg 104%
Sodium 1232mg 51%
Potassium 732mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1440IU 29%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7%
Calcium 782mg 78%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.