$6.25 | 730 Calories
That’s a fantastic choice! The Waffle House Bacon Egg & Cheese Melt (often listed as the Texas Bacon, Egg & Cheese Melt) is a highly popular and satisfying sandwich.
This melt is a hearty breakfast sandwich served on thick, grilled Texas Toast.1 It is built on the grill, ensuring the toast is buttery and crispy, and the cheese is thoroughly melted.
The Melt’s standard components are:
- Texas Toast: Two thick, buttery slices of grilled white bread.2
- Bacon: Three slices of crispy Smithfield® Bacon.3
- Egg: One egg, typically fried or scrambled, depending on the operator’s preference (often a fried egg for better structure).4
- American Cheese: Two slices of American cheese, melted between the bread, bacon, and egg.5
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price (Melt Only): $6.25 to $7.75 (Varies by location).
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Melt Only)
The nutritional information below is for the Texas Bacon, Egg & Cheese Melt only, without any sides (like hashbrowns).
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~730 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~51 g | ~65% |
| Saturated Fat | ~20 g | ~100% |
| Cholesterol | ~245 mg | ~82% |
| Sodium | ~1680 mg | ~73% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~39 g | ~14% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~2 g | ~7% |
| Total Sugars | ~5 g | — |
| Protein | ~26 g | ~52% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) | Notes |
| Texas Toast | Thick-cut white bread, butter/margarine | Grilled on the flat-top. |
| Bacon | Smithfield® Cured Pork Belly | Three slices. |
| Egg | Fresh egg, cooked to order | Often one fried egg is used for better sandwich integrity. |
| American Cheese | Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product | Contains dairy and soy. |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Bacon Egg & Cheese Melt contains the following major food allergens:
- 🥚 Egg
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the Texas Toast)10
- 🥛 Milk (in the American cheese and likely the margarine/butter used on the toast)
- 🥜 Soy (in the American cheese, cooking oil, and margarine)
- 🐷 Pork (in the bacon)
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the difference between this and the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich?
Answer: The primary difference is the bread and the cheese quantity:
- Melt: Uses Texas Toast (thick, buttery, grilled) and two slices of cheese.12
- Sandwich: Uses regular toast (white, wheat, or raisin) and typically one slice of cheese.
2. Can I order the Melt with two eggs instead of one?
Answer: Yes, absolutely. You can request an extra egg to be added to the melt for a small a la carte charge. This is a common customization for those wanting more protein.
3. How do I order a low-carb or Keto version of the Bacon Egg & Cheese Melt?
Answer: Ask for the Melt to be served “Protein Style” or “No Toast.” The ingredients (bacon, egg, and cheese) will be layered and served in a dish or on a plate, eliminating the high-carb Texas Toast.
4. Is the egg always fried in the melt?
Answer: While the default is often a fried egg for easier sandwich stacking, the cook can usually make it scrambled upon request.13 However, since the cheese is melted on the sandwich, it is often easier to keep the filling contained with a whole or lightly scrambled egg.
5. Can I substitute the bacon for sausage or ham in this melt?
Answer: Yes. Waffle House offers the melt with all three major breakfast meats. You can order the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Melt or the Ham, Egg & Cheese Melt instead of the bacon version.