Description
Cheesy Egg Toast is a quick and delicious breakfast or snack that combines toasted bread with a flavorful mixture of beaten eggs, melted cheese, and fresh herbs. This recipe offers versatile cheese options like cheddar, pepper jack, or Gruyere, and can be baked in the oven or air fryer for a golden, bubbly finish. Enhance the dish with optional toppings such as cayenne pepper or creative variations like Faux Monsieur or Tomato Toast for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (2 oz) 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 slightly golden.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a toaster oven, move the cooking rack to the bottom and select the “BAKE” setting.
- Beat the egg: Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk it with a fork until the yolk and white are fully combined.
- Mix the cheese and herbs: Stir the grated cheese and finely chopped fresh herbs into the beaten egg. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Spread the mixture: Evenly spread the egg and cheese mixture over the toasted bread, making sure to cover the bread up to the crusts. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
- Bake the toast: Place the prepared bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg mixture is puffed up, bubbly, and beginning to brown.
- Air fryer alternative: Preheat your air fryer to 340°F (170°C). Prepare the egg and cheese mixture as before and spread it over untoasted bread slices. Carefully place the slices into the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until golden, toasted, and cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooked, remove from the oven or air fryer, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm.
- Optional toppings and variations: Try the Faux Monsieur using Gruyere cheese and Dijon mustard with veggie slices, Tomato Toast with mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning and fresh tomatoes drizzled with balsamic glaze, or top with crisp apple slices, honey, and toasted cinnamon walnuts for a sweet twist.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with ½ teaspoon dried herbs if fresh are unavailable.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven or air fryer model to avoid overcooking.
- To make this dish vegetarian, ensure your bread does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
- Leftover cheesy egg toast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or toaster oven.
- Use whole grain or gluten-free bread if you want to adapt the recipe for specific dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: cheesy egg toast, breakfast toast, easy breakfast recipe, baked egg toast, air fryer breakfast, savory egg toast
