Egg and Cheese Toasts
Crispy, cheesy toasts perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 toasts 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- 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 gruyere)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Lightly toast bread or broil each side for 1–2 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Beat the Egg: Beat egg in a small bowl until fully combined.
- Mix It Up: Stir in cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the Mixture: Spread the mixture to edges of toasted bread; sprinkle cayenne if using.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed and golden.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 186mg