Egg in a Hole French Toast Grilled Cheese

01Method

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the half-and-half, one egg, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, whisking until the mixture is uniform and smooth.

2. 2

   Lay two slices of bread on a flat surface. Layer one slice of American cheese, one slice of Cheddar, and the crumbled bacon on each, then close with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches. Using a biscuit cutter or a 2-inch glass, press out a round hole from the center of each sandwich.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat, swirling to coat the entire surface. Submerge both the sandwich rings and the cut-out rounds in the batter, turning to coat evenly on all sides.

4. 4

   Transfer the coated rings and rounds to the buttered pan. Immediately break one egg into the opening of each ring. Cook until the egg whites are fully set, the bread turns golden brown, and the cheese has melted, approximately 2 minutes per side.