Description
A quick and delicious Egg and Cheese Toasts recipe that combines beaten eggs, grated cheese, and fresh herbs spread over toasted bread, baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for a tasty breakfast or snack prepared easily in a toaster oven or conventional oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Toast Base
- 2 slices bread
Egg and Cheese Mixture
- 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 of 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 crisp.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). If using a toaster oven, place the cooking rack in the bottom position and select the BAKE setting.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat it well with a fork until the yolk and white are fully combined. Stir in the grated cheese, finely chopped fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper to taste. Optionally, add a pinch of cayenne for a mild spicy kick.
- Assemble the Toasts: Spread the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices, covering the surface all the way to the crusts.
- Bake: Place the prepared toasts onto a baking tray 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 from the oven and serve warm for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Notes
- You can use any sturdy bread like sourdough or whole wheat for best results.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary add flavor, but dried herbs can be used if fresh are unavailable.
- The cayenne pepper is optional; omit if you prefer a milder taste.
- Watch carefully when broiling the bread to avoid burning.
- For a vegetarian option, use cheese without animal rennet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: egg toast, cheese toast, breakfast recipe, easy breakfast, toaster oven recipe, cheesy toast, brunch, snack
