Classic Scrambled Egg Sandwich

This Scrambled Egg Sandwich recipe is piled with creamy scrambled eggs, melty cheese, lettuce, and tomato for a quick meal that our family loves to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Comforting, Nostalgic Scrambled Egg Sandwiches

A scrambled egg sandwich seen from the side with layer of lettuce, tomato slices, scrambled eggs, cheese, and toasted bread.

Letโ€™s talk comfort food.

The foods that make us happy, that soothe our souls, that remind us of home.

For me, itโ€™s a scrambled egg sandwich.

Like most comfort foods, itโ€™s not fancy. It doesnโ€™t require a lot of time, special skills, or rare ingredients.

What it does have is lots of memories. These are my familyโ€™s Sunday afternoon egg sandwiches.

We would come home from church, bellies already rumbling with hunger.

Dad would scramble the eggs while mom stirred Hersheyโ€™s chocolate syrup swirls into glasses of ice cold milk. I would set the table, then read the Sunday comics as the smell of buttery eggs filled the kitchen.

Then at last, weโ€™d sit down, say grace, and take that first bite. Oh, what a bite!ย 

Gooey cheese melting into creamy scrambled eggs. The tang of Miracle Whip and soft, puffy bread. Sips of rich chocolate milk between bites.

To this day, egg sandwiches bring back a sense of nostalgia. Theyโ€™re my home food, my family food, my comfort food. And today I want to share my favorite lazy Sunday afternoon scrambled egg sandwiches with you.

Weโ€™ll start by making the best scrambled eggs,  then build from there. Feel free to make these your own, experiment, and start your own tradition. You might be surprised just how satisfying a scrambled egg sandwich can be.

How to Make Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients for scrambled eggs shown in a skillet- cup of whisked raw egg, pat of butter, salt, and pepper.

Weโ€™re going to deep dive scrambled eggs for a sec, because theyโ€™re the foundation of the sandwiches, and just a general life skill. I prefer creamy eggs over fluffy eggs, and this recipe makes perfect creamy scrambled eggs.

Here are some things to keep in mind when cooking scrambled eggs for sandwiches:

  • Plan on 2 eggs per sandwich for adults.
  • Use 1 tablespoon of milk for every egg. If you prefer fluffy scrambled eggs, sub water for the milk.
  • Use low heat to cook the scrambled eggs. I keep my gas burner one notch above the lowest setting.
  • Keep the eggs moving. Youโ€™ll want to stir frequently so you get lovely, creamy curds instead of a rubbery eggy slab.
Creamy scrambled eggs showin in a skillet with a wooden spoon scooping them.

How to cook scrambled eggs:

  1. Whisk together the eggs and milk.
  2. Heat a non stick skillet (I love this one) over low heat. Melt a tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Add the eggs and allow to cook undisturbed for 30-40 seconds. Then, drag a rubber spatula through the egg mixture and around the edges to allow uncooked portions to hit the skillet. Continue to drag and scrape the spatula every 10-15 seconds until the eggs are in curds. They should still look slightly โ€œwet.โ€
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then divide the eggs into equal portions for the sandwiches, draping a slice of cheese over each one so it can melt.
Two piles of scrambled eggs in a black skillet, both with a slice of melted cheese on top.

How to Make Scrambled Egg Sandwiches

Once the eggs are made, the rest is assembly!

  1. While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread (or not-I like it both ways!)
  2. Spread some mayonnaise and a little Dijon mustard on each bread slice.
  3. Top one slice of bread with lettuce and tomato, then season with salt and pepper. Add the scrambled eggs and cheese, then sandwich with the top slice.
  4. Serve!
Scrambled eggs topped with melted cheese and green onions on a slice of bread.

Scrambled Egg Sandwich Variations and Tips

Now that weโ€™ve got the basics down, letโ€™s talk about all the different ways you can jazz these up and make them your own. Here are some variations you can try!

  • Bread– I prefer thick cut sourdough bread or this Amish White Sandwich Bread. The sourdough bread you see pictured here is actually thinner than I prefer, but itโ€™s what the grocery store had, so you know, it works! A seedy grain bread is also great, or try making egg sandwiches on an English muffin or bagel! I sometimes toast, and sometimes donโ€™t. Itโ€™s up to you!
  • Cheese– I donโ€™t discriminate on cheeses. Weโ€™ve made egg sandwiches with cheddar, Muenster, Colby Jack, and Swiss and theyโ€™re all fabulous.
  • Toppings– I like lettuce and tomato and (sometimes) red onion. Avocado, arugula, or spinach are also nice additions.
  • Sauce– I grew up eating egg sandwiches with Miracle Whip, and when Iโ€™m feeling nostalgic, thatโ€™s definitely my go-to. That said, these days we mostly make egg sandwiches with mayo and a little bit of dijon mustard.
  • Make it meaty! Does this sandwich need meat? No. Is it nice to throw a sausage patty or a few slices of oven bacon on there occasionally? Definitely.
  • Make it spicy! Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the eggs and/or a few squeezes of hot sauce or Sriracha to the mayo.
Two navy plates topped with scrambled egg sandwiches.

More Scrambled Egg Recipes

Once you’ve learned to master scrambled eggs, a world of tasty breakfasts awaits! Try adding them to these Breakfast Croissant Sandwiches, Air Fryer Breakfast Burritos, or Breakfast Pull Apart Bread.

More of a runny yolk kind of person? Try these Sous Vide Poached Eggs, Everything Bagel Eggs Benedict, or Eggs in a Basket.

A scrambled egg sandwich seen from the side with layer of lettuce, tomato slices, scrambled eggs, cheese, and toasted bread.

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

These Easy Scrambled Egg Sandwiches feature creamy scrambled eggs, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on toasted slices of sourdough bread. Make them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner for a quick and satisfying vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • ยผ cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Chopped chives
  • 2 slices cheese of your choice
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon Mustard
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • Leaf lettuce
  • Sliced Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a large measuring cup or bowl.
  2. Heat a non stick skillet over low heat. Melt a tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Add the eggs and allow to cook undisturbed for about 30 seconds. Then, drag a rubber spatula through the egg mixture and around the edges to allow uncooked portions to hit the skillet. Continue to drag and scrape the spatula every 10-15 seconds until the eggs are in curds. Remove from heat when the eggs still look slightly “wet.”
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper and snipped chives, then divide the eggs into equal portions for the sandwiches, draping a slice of cheese over each one so it can melt.
  4. Meanwhile, toast the bread (if desired). To assemble the sandwiches, spread mayonnaise and a dollop of dijon mustard on the inside of both sides of the bread. Top one slice with lettuce and sliced tomato, seasoning the tomato with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add eggs and top with the second slice of bread.

Notes

If you prefer fluffy eggs instead of creamy, sub the milk for water.

You can scale the recipe up or down, just plan on 2 eggs/per sandwich and 1 tablespoon of liquid for every egg.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 583Total Fat: 33gCholesterol: 380mgSodium: 1039mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 27g

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