Breakfast Grilled Cheese

(Courtesy of damndelicious.net)

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 links breakfast sausage, casing removed
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 c. half and half
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 slices whole wheat bread
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat, reserving 1 Tbsp. in the skillet.

Add eggs to the skillet and cook, whisking, until they just begin to set.  Gently whisk in half and half; season with salt and pepper, to taste.  Continue cooking until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 3-5 minutes; set aside.

With a butter knife, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.  Place 2 slices, buttered side down, on a work surface.  Divide sausage, eggs and cheese evenly on both slices.  Top with remaining slices, buttered side up.

Heat a large skillet over low heat.  Add sandwiches and cover; cook, turning once with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese has just melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Slice and serve immediately.