Description
These Egg and Cheese Toasts are a quick and delicious way to start your day. With crispy edges and melty cheese, they’re perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the slices of bread on a baking tray and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the egg, grated cheese, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and quickly spoon the egg and cheese mixture evenly onto each slice.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the egg is set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add toppings like avocado or tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: Egg and Cheese Toasts, crispy toasts, quick recipes, breakfast ideas, savory snacks