Description
Crispy Golden Egg and Cheese Toasts bring a delightful breakfast experience straight from home kitchens. Perfectly browned bread topped with melted cheese and runny eggs creates a simple yet irresistible morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 slices of bread
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces/56 grams) grated cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- salt
- black pepper
Optional Spice:
- 1 pinch of cayenne
Instructions
- Gently crisp bread slices under the broiler or in a toaster, aiming for a light golden texture without burning.
- Position oven rack in the lower third and preheat to 400°F, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Whisk egg in a mixing bowl until yolk and white seamlessly blend, creating a uniform golden liquid.
- Incorporate grated cheese, finely chopped herbs, salt, and black pepper into the egg mixture, stirring until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Optional: Add a subtle kick with a pinch of cayenne for those who enjoy a mild heat sensation.
- Carefully spread the herbed egg and cheese blend across each toasted bread surface, ensuring complete and even coverage from edge to edge.
- Transfer prepared toasts onto a baking sheet, maintaining spacing between each slice.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a puffy, bubbling surface with delicate golden-brown edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a moment to allow the egg mixture to set before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different bread types like sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten-free options to suit various dietary needs.
- Add crispy bacon bits, diced ham, or smoked salmon for extra protein and flavor variations.
- Sprinkle fresh chives, parsley, or microgreens on top after baking for a burst of color and freshness.
- For a lower-calorie version, use egg whites and reduced-fat cheese while maintaining the same delicious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg