Description
Cheesy Egg Toast is a simple and delicious breakfast dish that combines gooey melted cheese with a runny egg on top of crispy toast. It’s a quick and satisfying meal to start your day with.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (2 oz) grated cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the bread: Place the bread slices on the baking sheet.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over each bread slice.
- Create a well: Use the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each slice.
- Add egg: Crack an egg into each well.
- Season: Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding cooked bacon, ham, or veggies on top of the cheese before adding the egg.
- Make sure to watch the toast closely in the oven to avoid overcooking the eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
Keywords: Easy breakfast, Cheesy egg toast, Quick recipe