BBQ Spiced Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich is a quick and easy toasted sandwich using your favorite BBQ rub that is mixed with two eggs then fried, fresh basil, and cheddar cheese. This sandwich offers protein making this a go-to sandwich on the weekend after a morning of yard work, riding bikes or mowing the lawn.
I get inspiration from all kinds of places. Restaurants, magazines, cookbooks, cooking shows and most importantly friends and family. I love getting ideas from the people close to me because it helps me think outside of my little world, the types of foods I like to eat and create recipes likes today’s BBQ Spiced Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich. This is Mike’s favorite weekend go-to sandwich after mowing the lawn or playing outside all morning with the kids. He has been asking me to share this recipe with you for the past few months, so I decided that there is no better time then today. After thinking about this sandwich more, I agree with him that it is a good one to have on hand during the summer months and I am hoping you guys do too.
It uses two eggs, giving you that extra protein you need to get your through those hot summer afternoons. This sandwich can be made in under 1o minutes, which lets be honest, makes my husband happy. Lastly, his favorite part of this sandwich is the BBQ rub he adds to the eggs.
If you were to walk into our pantry you would see a whole shelf of rubs, marinades and BBQ spices. Mike is the griller in our house and loves his rubs. When I asked him what type of rub you should use with your egg sandwich he said “your favorite.” Ok, so not sure that helps, but for those that have a favorite BBQ rub, use that. For those that don’t have a favorite, you can easily go to your grocery store and head to the section that has grilling marinades and rubs and find one that suits your taste, whether that is a smoky rub or an extra spicy rub.
When I make this sandwich I like to add tomatoes, maybe avocado and sometimes I switch up the cheese. I love the fresh basil on this sandwich but if that is not your thing, leave it off. To all my sandwich people out there, make this one and let me now your thoughts. It will make Mike very happy to hear that others love it as much as he does!
I would love to hear your feedback. What did you like? Did you change anything? Did the recipe turn out to your liking? Suggestions and comments are always welcome.
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BBQ Spiced Grilled Egg and Cheese Sandwich is a quick and easy toasted sandwich using your favorite BBQ rub that is mixed with two eggs then fried, fresh basil, and cheddar cheese. This sandwich offers protein making this a go-to sandwich on the weekend after a morning of yard work, riding bikes or mowing the lawn.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon BBQ rub {your choice}
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese {or cheese of your choice}
- 2–3 leaves of fresh basil, washed and stems trimmed
- 2 slices of bread
- Butter {enough to spread on one side of each piece of bread}
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl mix together the eggs and the 1 Tablespoon of BBQ rub. Heat up a skillet over medium heat and fry the eggs. Once cooked, set the eggs aside.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread and set aside. In the same skillet put one slice of the bread with the butter side down on the skillet to cook. Put the egg, cheese and basil on the bread and close it with the other slice of bread {butter face up}.
- Once one side is toasted flip it over to toast the other side.
- Serve warm.
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Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says
July 7, 2015 at 6:20 amNot sure I would have ever thought to put BBQ rub on eggs, but why not? It sounds delicious! Not much better than a good grilled egg and cheese sandwich!
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Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 7:51 amLeave it up to my husband and his love for all things BBQ and grilling. He randomly came up with this sandwich one day and has made it ever since!
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says
July 7, 2015 at 6:46 amI am such a lover of egg sandwiches. Morning, Noon or Night, can’t wait to try this recipe.
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 7:51 amI don’t blame you! They can be a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. Love how versatile egg sandwiches are!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
July 7, 2015 at 7:16 amSuch a creative sandwich! I need this to power through my busy days!
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 7:51 amIt is a good one for that extra energy you might need!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
July 7, 2015 at 9:56 amWhat a great idea for a sandwich! Love this combination of flavors!
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 10:09 amThanks Jessica!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
July 7, 2015 at 10:01 amEgg sandwiches are a favourite of my husband (and me!) I cannot wait to give this a try! I used to mix salsa into my eggs, but I like the addition of any sauce in my pantry.
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 10:09 amOh! Mixing salsa in is a great idea. We will have to try that too!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
July 7, 2015 at 10:12 amMy Hubby would love this sandwich too! BBQ is always the word!
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 10:13 amYes it is! Hope he tries it and likes it!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
July 7, 2015 at 10:41 amI love this idea!!! Any excuse for a fried egg, and I’m in. This looks fantastic. Can’t wait to try this and other varieties SOON!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 1:44 pmThanks! Hope you like it!
Brandy says
July 7, 2015 at 10:54 amBBQ rub on eggs? That HAS to taste awesome! I never thought those things would go together! What a great idea!
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 1:43 pmThey actually go great together! It was my husband’s idea & definitely a good one!
Susan says
July 7, 2015 at 12:16 pmI love a good breakfast sandwich and I would never have thought to had BBQ rub to it. Bet it gives a great flavor and oh all that cheese! Looks fabulous.
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 1:43 pmThe rub does give it tons of flavor which is nice! And yes, cheese makes everything better! 😉
Medha @ WHIsk & Shout says
July 7, 2015 at 12:42 pmYum!! Totally loving that fresh basil!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
July 7, 2015 at 7:48 pmI would have never thought to put barbeque rub on eggs, but it looks good! I’d try it! It looks delicious!
Julia says
July 7, 2015 at 8:15 pmIt is good! You should give it a try!
Julie | Small Green Kitchen says
July 8, 2015 at 7:57 pmI love making egg sandwiches for breakfast! Mine are typically fried egg, cheese and maybe mayo and ketchup. Boring! I’ve gotta try your version soon! Such a great idea to use BBQ spice rub for a boost of flavor in an egg and cheese sandwich, Julia! 🙂
Julia says
July 9, 2015 at 7:25 amWell you are so close!! Just add BBQ rub and you have this sandwich {oh and a little basil}. I hope you give it a try and like it!