Egg and Cheese Toasts
A quick and comforting recipe featuring crispy bread topped with melted cheese and a perfectly cooked egg, ideal for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices hearty sandwich bread
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyère)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering and chopping the herbs and grating the cheese.
- Toast the bread in a skillet with olive oil until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the bread and add cheese on top, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Cook the egg, beaten, over the cheese and cover the skillet until the egg whites are set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add fresh herbs on top before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use butter instead of oil for toasting. Customize toppings for various tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Egg and Cheese Toast, Breakfast Toast, Quick Recipe