Description
This Egg and Cheese Toasts recipe is a quick and delicious breakfast or snack option featuring toasted bread topped with a savory mixture of beaten egg, melted cheese, and fresh herbs, baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Slices Bread
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Grated Cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped Fresh Herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Lightly toast the bread slices or broil them for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until just golden and slightly crisp.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a toaster oven, place the cooking rack at the bottom and select the BAKE setting to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Egg and Cheese Mixture: Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat it with a fork until the yolk and white are fully combined. Stir in the grated cheese and fresh herbs. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Toasts: Spread the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices, covering all the way to the crusts. Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper on top if you desire a bit of heat.
- Bake: Place the prepared toasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese and egg mixture is puffed, bubbly, and starting to brown.
- Serve: Remove the toasts from the oven and let them cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy warm as a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Use your favorite cheese such as cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere for varied flavor profiles.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary add a fragrant touch, but feel free to substitute with basil, parsley, or chives.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and cayenne to your taste.
- For a crispier toast, lightly toast the bread before spreading the mixture.
- This recipe is easily customizable; add diced vegetables or cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: egg toast, cheese toast, baked egg toast, quick breakfast, toasted bread with egg and cheese
