$6.50 | 775 Calories
The Waffle House Sausage Melt is a highly popular, satisfying, and savory sandwich that combines the best of their breakfast offerings on thick Texas Toast.1
Please note that Waffle House typically lists two versions: the Texas Sausage Melt (sausage and onions) and the more common Texas Sausage, Egg & Cheese Melt (the Breakfast Melt version). The following details are for the Texas Sausage, Egg & Cheese Melt, as it is the more common full breakfast version.
This melt is a hearty, griddle-cooked sandwich that brings together classic breakfast staples into a thick, cheesy package.2
The Melt consists of:
- Texas Toast: Two thick slices of white bread, grilled with butter until golden brown and crispy on the edges.3
- Sausage: Two patties of Jimmy Dean® Sausage, cooked and often chopped/flattened on the grill.4
- Eggs: One fresh egg (or two, depending on the exact version and location) cooked to order (usually fried or scrambled).5
- American Cheese: Two slices of American cheese, melted between the meat, egg, and toast, binding the sandwich together.6
The melt is typically served hot and fresh, cut diagonally.
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💰 Estimated Price
- Texas Sausage, Egg & Cheese Melt (Sandwich Only): $6.25 to $7.00 (Varies by location).7
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Sausage, Egg & Cheese Melt – Per Sandwich)
This table is for the sandwich only. Nutritional values are based on an average estimate for two sausage patties, one egg, two slices of cheese, and Texas Toast.
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~850 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~63 g | ~81% |
| Saturated Fat | ~24 g | ~120% |
| Cholesterol | ~265 mg | ~88% |
| Sodium | ~1670 mg | ~73% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~40 g | ~15% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~2 g | ~7% |
| Total Sugars | ~5 g | — |
| Protein | ~28 g | ~56% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) |
| Texas Toast | Thick-cut white bread, butter/margarine, cooking oil |
| Sausage | Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage (ground pork, seasoning) |
| Eggs | Fresh eggs |
| American Cheese | Pasteurized prepared cheese product |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Texas Sausage, Egg & Cheese Melt contains the following major food allergens:
- 🥚 Egg (in the egg patty/scramble)9
- 🥛 Milk (in the American cheese and likely the Texas Toast/margarine)10
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the Texas Toast)11
- 🥜 Soy (in the American cheese, cooking oil, and Texas Toast/margarine)
- 🥩 Pork (in the sausage)12
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I order the Sausage Melt without the egg?
Answer: Yes. You can order the “Texas Sausage Melt” which is the sausage patty, grilled onions (sometimes included, sometimes extra), and melted cheese on Texas Toast without the egg. This version is typically lower in calories and cholesterol.
2. Is there an option to make the Sausage Melt less fatty?
Answer: It’s difficult to make the melt significantly less fatty, but you can try asking the grill operator to use less butter/margarine on the Texas Toast. Substituting the sausage for Grilled Chicken or City Ham would also drastically reduce the fat and calorie count, though these might be considered custom orders.
3. How many sausage patties are in the melt?
Answer: The standard Texas Sausage, Egg & Cheese Melt typically includes two standard-sized Jimmy Dean® sausage patties.13
4. What is the Texas Toast used for the melt?
Answer: Texas Toast is a thick-cut slice of white bread, which Waffle House grills flat on the buttered griddle until it has a crisp exterior and a soft, chewy interior, making it sturdy enough to hold the sandwich fillings.14
5. Can I get a Hashbrown Topping in the Melt?
Answer: While you can’t typically get a full layer of hashbrown toppings inside the melt, you can add simple hashbrown toppings, such as Smothered (grilled onions) or Capped (mushrooms), to the melt itself for a custom savory flavor. These toppings are usually placed right on top of the sausage and under the cheese.