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| Category | Breakfast Sandwiches & More |
|---|---|
| What it is | Egg & cheese on sourdough |
| Description | Grilled sausage or crispy Cherrywood bacon with American and Swiss cheese and a folded egg on sourdough toast. |
| Typical price | $6.60 |
| Calories (menu) | 530–640 |
| Calories (guide) | 640 (Sausage) |
| Protein | 27g |
| Fat | 41g (16g saturated) |
| Carbohydrates | 43g |
| Sodium | 1,530mg |
| Allergens | E, M, S, W |
| Data source | Official Carl's Jr. menu (October 2026) and nutrition guide (June 24, 2025) |
What Is the Carl's Jr. Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich?
This one uses sourdough toast instead of a biscuit, with American and Swiss cheese and a folded egg. You choose sausage or bacon.
Bacon is the lighter pick: 530 calories versus 640, and 240mg less sodium. Protein stays almost the same.
Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Nutrition Facts
| Size | Cal | Fat | Sat fat | Sodium | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausage | 640 | 41 | 16 | 1,530 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 27 |
| Bacon | 530 | 29 | 12 | 1,290 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 26 |
Fat, carbs, fiber, sugar and protein in grams. Sodium in milligrams. A dash means the guide does not list that figure.
Reading these numbers
The sausage version has 1,530mg of sodium. That is about 67% of the 2,300mg daily limit most adults are advised to stay under. That is a big share of the day for one item.
It gives you 4.2g of protein per 100 calories. The average item in Breakfast Sandwiches & More has 648 calories and 24g of protein, so this one is lighter than average for its section.
On Its Own or as a Combo?
| Order | Calories | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 530–640 | $6.60 |
| Sausage Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Combo | 770–1530 | $11.60 |
The combo adds Hash Rounds and a drink. If you would buy both anyway, it can work out cheaper. If you only want the Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, skip it.
Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Allergens
The official Carl's Jr. guide dated June 24, 2025 lists these allergens for this item:
- Egg
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
See the full Carl's Jr. allergen guide →
How to Order the Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
- Go before 10:30 a.m. Breakfast usually ends then, and hours vary by restaurant.
- Want fries and a drink? The combo can be cheaper than buying them separately.
- Confirm the price locally. Each restaurant sets its own prices.
- Tell the crew about allergies before you order. The kitchen is shared.
How the Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Compares
Other items in Breakfast Sandwiches & More with full nutrition data, lightest first. A dash means not published.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 640 | 27g | 43g | 1,530mg |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 510 | 17g | 43g | 1,560mg |
| Biscuit ’N’ Gravy | 500 | 8g | 53g | 1,780mg |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 640 | 19g | 44g | 1,830mg |
| The Breakfast Burger | 780 | 40g | 67g | 1,350mg |
| Monster Biscuit | 820 | 32g | 47g | 2,250mg |
Want the whole menu side by side? Open the full nutrition table or add up an order with the meal builder.
What to Order With It
Common add-ons, with their official calories:
- Hash Rounds: 240–450 calories, $4.99
- French Toast Dips: 620 calories, $4.05
- 100% Arabica Coffee: 10–15 calories, $2.35
- Simply Orange: 130 calories, $3.70
- Iced Coffee: 10–370 calories, Varies
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A charbroiled beef patty with bacon, a fried egg, American cheese, Hash Rounds and ketchup on a seeded bun.
Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit
A sausage patty, folded egg and American cheese on a buttermilk biscuit.
Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit
Bacon, a folded egg and American cheese on a buttermilk biscuit.
Monster Biscuit®
Crispy Cherrywood bacon, a sausage patty, two folded eggs and Swiss and American cheese on a buttermilk biscuit.
Biscuit ’N’ Gravy™
A buttermilk biscuit smothered in sausage gravy.
See all Breakfast Sandwiches & More →
Frequently Asked Questions
The official online menu lists 530–640 calories.
About $6.60 at the US locations we track. Prices change by city and store, so check the Carl's Jr. app for yours.
Grilled sausage or crispy Cherrywood bacon with American and Swiss cheese and a folded egg on sourdough toast.
27g of protein (sausage), along with 41g of fat and 43g of carbs.
1,530mg, which is about 67% of the 2,300mg daily limit in the US Dietary Guidelines.
The official guide lists egg, milk, soy, wheat. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact is possible. See the allergen guide.
No. It is on the breakfast menu, which usually ends at 10:30 a.m. Hours vary by location.