Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Grate or shave both cheeses, enough to cover each slice of bread.

Place a large skillet with a lid where both slices can sit side by side onto a burner on the stove.

Place the two slices of buttered bread, butter side down into the skillet. Spread out the two cheeses evenly on the two slices. Turn the heat on to medium-low. Allow the bread to get golden and toasted, and the cheese to melt, this can take around 8 minutes, don’t rush it. Cover the skillet with the lid about half way through to trap the heat, and let the trapped heat help melt the cheese. Continue to cook till the bottoms are browned and the cheeses are melted. Adjust the heat if needed. Take the skillet off the heat.

Once you have started the grilled cheese sandwich start the egg.

Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once warmed, add 1 tsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp butter. If you don’t have a small skillet, you may need to add more fat to cover the bottom of the pan. Once the butter is foaming, sprinkle the harissa powder or Aleppo pepper into the butter and swirl it around. Then crack the egg by tapping it on the counter next to the skillet and crack the egg into the pan.

The edges should start cooking right away. Let the white start to cook through, and then place a lid on the skillet to hold in the steam. The steam will help the white to cook completely without burning the edges or bottom of the egg. Check and cook till the yolk is the way you like it. Spoon some of the hot seasoned butter over the whites to help them finish cooking through. The edges should be ruffly and crispy with the seasoned butter.

Slide a spatula all around and under the egg to release it. Take the pan off the heat and set aside.

Once the cheese is all melty, top one side with the fried egg, and close the sandwich with the other cheese topped slice of bread to enclose all the cheese and egg. Bring to a cutting board and slice.

Give it a moment for the heat to reduce so that you can take a bite without burning the roof of your mouth! Serve with hot sauce, or ketchup for dipping!