$9.55 | 920 Calories
The Waffle House BREAKFAST MELT is a comforting, savory sandwich that perfectly combines breakfast flavors with a grilled melt structure. It’s often paired with their famous hashbrowns for a complete meal.1
The Breakfast Melt is a grilled sandwich served on Waffle House’s signature Texas Toast.2 It is a hearty, all-in-one meal combining eggs, meat, and cheese, served hot off the grill.
The standard components are:
- Texas Toast: Two thick slices of grilled white bread.
- Eggs: Two scrambled eggs (or other style, if requested).
- American Cheese: Two slices of American cheese, melted between the bread and the filling.
- Choice of Meat: Your choice of one, usually crumbled or chunked:
- Sausage, OR
- Bacon, OR
- Chunks of Ham.
The meal also includes:
- Regular Hashbrowns: A standard serving of grilled, shredded potatoes.
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price (Melt with Hashbrowns): $10.50 to $12.00 (Price varies by location and choice of meat).
- Adding toppings to the hashbrowns (Smothered, Covered, etc.) typically costs extra.3
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Estimated)
The nutrition varies based on your meat choice, with sausage being the highest in fat and calories. The figures below include the Melt (with two eggs, two cheese slices, and meat) PLUS a regular serving of Hashbrowns.
| Combination | Estimated Calories (kcal) | Total Fat (g) | Saturated Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) |
| Sausage Melt & Hashbrowns | ~1120 | 76 | 30 | 44 | 1970 |
| Bacon Melt & Hashbrowns | ~1030 | 65 | 25 | 44 | 1930 |
| Ham Melt & Hashbrowns | ~1010 | 54 | 23 | 54 | 2350 |
Note: All melts are high in sodium due to the cured meats, cheese, and grilled Texas Toast.
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) |
| Texas Toast | Thick-cut white bread, butter/margarine |
| Eggs | Fresh eggs, usually scrambled. |
| Cheese | American Cheese (pasteurized prepared cheese product) |
| Meat | Bacon, Sausage (pork), or Ham |
| Hashbrowns | Shredded potatoes, cooking oil (likely soybean or blend) |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Breakfast Melt with Hashbrowns contains the following major food allergens:
- 🥚 Egg (in the scrambled eggs)
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the Texas Toast)
- 🥛 Milk (in the American cheese and likely the Texas Toast/margarine)4
- 🥜 Soy (in the American cheese, cooking oil, and Texas Toast/margarine)5
Risk of Cross-Contact: Waffle House prepares all grilled items (Texas Toast, eggs, meat, and hashbrowns) on shared grill surfaces. Guests with severe allergies should exercise caution and inform the staff.
❓ 5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the difference between a Breakfast Melt and a Cheesesteak Melt?
Answer: The Breakfast Melt uses classic breakfast meats (bacon, sausage, or ham) and scrambled eggs.6 The Cheesesteak Melt uses grilled steak/shaved beef and typically does not include eggs, focusing on grilled onions, cheese, and the meat.
2. Can I get a different type of bread instead of Texas Toast?
Answer: Typically, the Melt sandwiches are only served on Texas Toast because its thickness and structure are essential for holding the filling and standing up to the grilling process. However, you can substitute for the toast side that comes with a standard breakfast (white, wheat, or raisin) if you ordered a platter, but for the melt itself, it’s usually Texas Toast.
3. Can I upgrade the type of meat in my melt?
Answer: Yes, you can often upgrade the meat for an extra charge, such as requesting Country Ham instead of the standard City Ham, bacon, or sausage. They can also usually add other meats like grilled chicken to your melt, though this might be considered a custom order.
4. What are the most common hashbrown toppings ordered with the Melt?
Answer: The Melt is a rich meal, so many customers choose simple hashbrown toppings. The most popular are Smothered (with grilled onions), Covered (with cheese), or Peppered (with jalapeños) for an extra kick.
5. Are the eggs scrambled or served whole in the Melt?
Answer: The standard preparation for the Breakfast Melt is to use two scrambled eggs. This allows the egg to be contained neatly within the sandwich, although staff can often accommodate requests for fried eggs if you prefer, but they may break open when you bite into the sandwich.