Egg and Cheese Toasts
Quick and satisfying Egg and Cheese Toasts topped with a perfectly fried egg and melted cheese, ideal for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices hearty sandwich bread (no large holes)
- 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 and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything you need.
- Toast the bread in a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a small knob of butter or drizzle of olive oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip each slice of bread over and add additional oil or butter if desired.
- Add the egg carefully into the skillet, cover the pan to steam, and reduce the heat to low.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the egg just before it finishes cooking, covering again to melt the cheese.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne while the cheese is melting.
- Serve the toasts immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with toppings like avocado, feta, or salsa for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: egg, cheese, toast, breakfast, quick meals, brunch