Feta Fried Eggs Grilled Cheese

# 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

02 - Sprinkle half the crumbled feta into two circles roughly the diameter of the bread slices directly in the skillet. Crack one egg into the center of each feta circle. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes if desired. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until feta is golden and crispy and egg whites are set. Flip carefully and cook an additional minute for soft yolks or longer for firmer yolks. Remove and set aside.

03 - 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 cheese.

04 - Top each cheese-layered bread with a feta-fried egg, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

05 - Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese has melted.

06 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -

The crispy feta edges add salty crunch that pairs perfectly with gooey melted cheese inside
Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot

02 -

Make your feta circles slightly smaller than your bread slices or the crispy edges will hang off and burn
Low and slow frying prevents the feta from turning dark before the egg whites cook through

03 -

Pre shred your feta from a block for the crispiest edges and most even circles
If your feta is not crisping try patting it dry with paper towels before frying