Cheesy Egg Toast – Easy Breakfast Idea Recipe
Cheesy Egg Toast is a simple yet satisfying breakfast dish that combines the creamy richness of cheese and egg on crispy toast. This recipe offers versatile variations for a delicious morning meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 2 slices bread
Egg Mixture:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (2 oz) 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 pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Toast: Lightly toast or broil the bread on each side.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F or toaster oven to ‘BAKE.’
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Beat egg in a bowl, then mix in cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the egg and cheese mix on the toast, sprinkle with cayenne.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed and browned.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 340°F.
- Air Fry: Spread egg mix on untoasted bread, air fry for 8-10 minutes.
- Variations: Try different toppings like Gruyere, Dijon mustard, veggies, mozzarella, parmesan, tomatoes, apple slices, honey, and walnuts.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses and toppings for varied flavors.
- Adjust seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 194mg
Keywords: Cheesy Egg Toast, Breakfast Recipe, Easy Breakfast Idea, Egg and Cheese Toast
