Description
Perfectly crispy egg and cheese toasts bring Mediterranean comfort to breakfast tables. Creamy eggs nestled on golden bread create a simple yet irresistible morning meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 slices bread
- ½ cup (2 ounces / 56 grams) grated cheese, like cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs, like thyme or rosemary
- Salt
- Black pepper
Spice Option:
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread by lightly toasting or broiling for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until achieving a golden, crisp texture.
- Set the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C), positioning the oven rack at the bottom placement. For toaster oven users, select the BAKE setting.
- In a small mixing bowl, crack the egg and whisk thoroughly with a fork until the yolk and white are completely integrated.
- Gently fold the shredded cheese and finely chopped fresh herbs into the beaten egg mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Season the egg and cheese blend with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to personal taste preferences.
- Carefully spread the seasoned egg and cheese mixture across the toasted bread, ensuring complete coverage from edge to edge.
- Sprinkle a light dusting of cayenne pepper over the top for an added hint of warmth and complexity.
- Transfer the prepared toasts to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, watching for the egg mixture to become puffy, bubbling, and develop a delicate golden-brown coloration.
Notes
- Versatile breakfast option that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet morning treat.
- Customize your toast with different herbs like chives, parsley, or thyme for added flavor complexity.
- Cheese selection matters: soft cheeses like goat cheese or sharp cheddar work wonderfully to enhance taste.
- Ensure even cooking by spreading the egg-cheese mixture completely to the bread’s edges.
- Cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick, but adjust quantity based on personal spice preference.
- Use fresh eggs at room temperature for smoother mixing and more even baking results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg