Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

　　1 cup sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated

　　3 oz Canadian bacon, sliced

　　4 slices firm white bread

　　2 large eggs

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 teaspoon black pepper

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　

Step 1

Arrange half of cheese, then all of bacon on 2 slices of bread. Top with remaining cheese and bread.

　　

Step 2

Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, carefully turning over several times and pressing lightly, until all of egg mixture is absorbed.

　　

Step 3

Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides. Transfer sandwiches with a spatula to skillet and cook until golden brown on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over sandwiches, pressing lightly, and cook until golden brown on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes more.