Fancy Grilled Cheese with a Fried Egg

by bob-the-cook

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  1. bob-the-cook

    A knife-and-fork situation, with plenty of crunch and gooey, melty textures going on.

    Image by [Peter Frank Edwards](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fancy-grilled-cheese-with-a-fried-egg)

    **Ingredients**

    Makes 4 Servings

    * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, room temperature, for bread
    * 8 slices cranberry-walnut or country-style bread
    * 6 ounces raclette or Gruyère, grated
    * 4 large eggs
    * Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
    * Truffle honey or regular honey (for serving)

    **Instructioins**

    1. Preheat oven to 300°. Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium. Butter one side of each slice of bread and place 4 slices in skillet, buttered side down.
    2. Top bread with cheese, reduce heat to low, and cook until underside is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.
    3. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up, turn sandwiches and cook until second side is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
    4. Transfer sandwiches to a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm.
    5. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    6. Crack eggs into skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes.
    7. Drizzle sandwiches with honey and top each with a fried egg.

  2. stevieroo_

    That’s the most gorgeous sunny up egg I’ve ever seen

  3. Dan-Os_Kitchen

    It’s honestly beautiful, well done!

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