Viral 5-Minute Breakfast Sandwich

Melty Gouda, crispy brioche, ready in 5 minutes ⏱️

Author

Three Buck Suppers
September 08, 2025

Hey there!

This 5-minute breakfast sandwich is sweeping the internet, and once you taste it you’ll see why.

What’s the secret? A quick pan-fry in butter brings out the brioche’s buttery crunch while setting the perfect foundation for melty Gouda and creamy avocado.

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Viral 5-Minute Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredient

Amount

Est. Cost*

Brioche toast

2 slices

$0.67

Eggs

2

$0.50

Gouda cheese slice

1

$0.50

Cherry tomatoes

Handful

$0.25

Avocado

½

$0.75

Iceberg Lettuce

Handful

$0.07

Butter or oil

1 Tbsp

$0.25

Total Cost:

$2.99

Macros:

610 calories

25g of protein

Recipe:

  1. Toast the brioche: Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat. Toast both brioche slices until golden; set aside.

  2. Cook the eggs: Crack eggs into the same pan, season with salt & pepper, and cook sunny-side-up to your liking.

  3. Assemble the sandwich: Layer one toast with Gouda, eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and iceberg lettuce.

  4. Sear and serve: Close with the second toast, press gently, and sear each side for 30 sec for extra crisp. Slice and enjoy hot.

The Secret Ingredient:
A quick pan-fry in butter!
It transforms brioche into a crispy, buttery base that amplifies every layer’s flavor.

Pro tip:
This also rocks on toasted sweet-potato rounds for a gluten-free twist.

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See you tomorrow,
Andrew

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