Breakfast

Pan-Fried Cheese Sandwiches

Name: Pan-Fried Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 200 g (7 oz) hard cheese, grated; 1 to 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped; 1 small clove garlic or 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped; 4 thick slices bread (about 1 cm thick); 1 to 2 tablespoons neutral oil or butter, for frying

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Pan-Fried Cheese Sandwiches deliver crisp bread and a golden cheese crust that sets in the pan, savory, quick, and especially good while still warm.

Ingredients

200 g (7 oz) hard cheese, grated
1 to 2 eggs
2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
1 small clove garlic or 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
4 thick slices bread (about 1 cm thick)
1 to 2 tablespoons neutral oil or butter, for frying

Instructions

1
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
2
Mix with the eggs until the mixture is soft and spreadable.
3
Stir in the chopped herbs and garlic or onion.
4
Spread the mixture generously onto one side of each bread slice.
5
Heat the oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
6
Place the sandwiches cheese-side down and fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the topping is golden and set.
7
Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until the bread is toasted.
8
Serve immediately.

Best Served With

Sour cream for dipping, sliced tomatoes

Cook's Note

Use just enough egg to make the cheese spreadable, and fry cheese-side down first so the topping sets into a crisp, browned crust.

Why This Recipe Works

A simple egg-bound cheese topping turns crisp in the pan, giving the sandwiches a rich, savory finish with very little effort.

Make It Yours

Use green onion instead of onion. Add dill or parsley. Mix in black pepper or paprika for extra flavor.