Feta Fried Eggs Grilled (Printable Version)

Crispy feta-fried eggs layered with melted cheese on golden grilled bread in minutes.

# 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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
02 - Arrange half the crumbled feta in two circular shapes about the size of the bread slices directly on the skillet. Crack one egg into the center of each feta circle and season with black pepper and red pepper flakes, if using.
03 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the feta edges are golden and crispy and the egg whites are set. Carefully flip and cook for 1 more minute for a soft yolk or longer for a firmer yolk. Remove from skillet and set aside.
04 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer each with two slices of cheddar or mozzarella cheese, then top each with a feta-fried egg. Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
05 - Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Grill sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
06 - Slice sandwiches and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The feta gets this impossibly crispy, salty shell while the egg cooks, creating textural magic that changes everything.
  • It's ready in 20 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the guilt or the takeout container.
  • It bridges comfort food and something actually fancy enough to make for a guest without apology.
02 -
  • The feta will cook down and compress as it crisps, so don't be shy when you sprinkle it—use the full amount and let it get dark brown at the edges.
  • If your bread tears when you're buttering it, your butter is too cold; that 10 minutes of sitting out is not negotiable.
  • Don't wander away when the feta is cooking because the difference between perfectly golden and slightly burnt happens in about 30 seconds.
03 -
  • Keep your spatula thin and flexible so you can slide it under the feta egg without breaking the yolk—a thin offset spatula is your secret weapon here.
  • If you're making this for two people and want the sandwiches to finish cooking at exactly the same time, use two skillets so you're not rushing one while the other waits.
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