Egg-in-a-Hole Grilled Cheese

I love the term "eggs-in-a-hole." So simple and to the point. And sort of cutesy. In fact, I think it may be grounds for a childrens' book. Hm, my story would go a little like this:

Eggs in a hole, eggs in a hole
Your protein buries into the bread, just like a mole!
Those cute, furry creatures used to dig in my dirt
Then my Dad stabbed them twelve and a half times with a pitchfork, and the blood went spurt spurt!


Maybe I'm not ready to write kid books just yet.
Or have kids.

But I'll always be down to eat this sandwich. I mean, what's better than a runny egg yolk? A runny egg yolk fraternizing with bread and cheese, that's what.

Egg-in-a-Hole Grilled Cheese     Serves: 1

2 slices sandwich bread

1 egg

1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 t. butter or butter spray

Salt and pepper

1.) Use a drinking glass to cut the "hole" in one slice of bread. Flip the cup upside down, press, and remove the circle of bread.

2.) Butter (or spray) both sides of the bread. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly toast the bread on one side.

3.) After the first side is toasted, flip both slices, then crack the egg into the bread hole. Scatter the cheese on the other bread slice. 

4.) Sprinkle the egg with salt and pepper. Cook until the white is almost set, then cover for 15-20 seconds to allow the cheese to melt and white to solidify. Top with the cheese bread slice, cut in half, and serve.