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Easy Cheesy Egg Toast: Quick & Delicious Breakfast Idea

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Easy Cheesy Egg Toast: Quick & Delicious Breakfast Idea

Name: Easy Cheesy Egg Toast: Quick & Delicious Breakfast Idea
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 slice Bread (Any type of bread for toast); 1 large Egg; 1 slice Cheese (Cheddar, mozzarella or any melting cheese); 1/2 tablespoon Butter (or cooking oil); Pinch Salt (to taste); Pinch Black Pepper (to taste)

Kickstart your day with this super easy and delicious cheesy egg toast recipe! Perfect for a quick breakfast or a light brunch, this dish combines crispy toast, a perfectly cooked egg, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal in minutes.

#Breakfast

#Eggs

#Toast

#Cheese

#Quick Meal

#Easy Recipe

#One-Pan

#Family Friendly

Perfectly cooked cheesy egg toast on a plate

Recipe Information

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American Breakfast

English

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

18g

Protein

25g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Close-up of a runny yolk on cheesy toast

Ingredients

Bread
(Any type of bread for toast)
1 slice
Egg
1 large

Cheese
(Cheddar, mozzarella or any melting cheese)
1 slice
Butter
(or cooking oil)
1 tablespoon
Salt
(to taste)
Pinch
Black Pepper
(to taste)
Pinch

Servings: 1

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

The egg toast being removed from the pan

Instructions

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Using a cookie cutter or a knife, carefully cut a hole in the center of one slice of bread. Reserve the cut-out piece.
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Using a cookie cutter or a knife, carefully cut a hole in the center of one slice of bread. Reserve the cut-out piece.
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Make sure the hole is large enough for the egg yolk.
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Melt butter (or heat oil) in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the bread slice with the hole into the pan.
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Melt butter (or heat oil) in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the bread slice with the hole into the pan.
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Don't let the butter burn; medium heat is key.

3
Crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Immediately season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Immediately season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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The egg will cook quickly, so be ready to season.
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Place the reserved bread cut-out next to the main slice in the pan. Cook until the egg white is mostly set and the bread is golden brown on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.
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Place the reserved bread cut-out next to the main slice in the pan. Cook until the egg white is mostly set and the bread is golden brown on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.
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Adjust heat if the bread is browning too quickly.
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If desired, carefully flip the toast. Place a slice of cheese on top of the bread around the egg. Cover the pan for about 30 seconds to allow the cheese to melt and the egg to finish cooking to your preference.
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If desired, carefully flip the toast. Place a slice of cheese on top of the bread around the egg. Cover the pan for about 30 seconds to allow the cheese to melt and the egg to finish cooking to your preference.
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For a runny yolk, cook less; for a firm yolk, cook longer.

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Remove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious cheesy egg toast!
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Remove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious cheesy egg toast!
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Garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy Cheesy Egg Toast: Quick & Delicious Breakfast Idea

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Bread(Any type of bread for toast)

Egg

Cheese(Cheddar, mozzarella or any melting cheese)

Butter(or cooking oil)

Salt(to taste)

Black Pepper(to taste)

Servings: 1

Instructions

Using a cookie cutter or a knife, carefully cut a hole in the center of one slice of bread. Reserve the cut-out piece.Preview1mPreviewUsing a cookie cutter or a knife, carefully cut a hole in the center of one slice of bread. Reserve the cut-out piece.1m

Melt butter (or heat oil) in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the bread slice with the hole into the pan.Preview1mPreviewMelt butter (or heat oil) in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the bread slice with the hole into the pan.1m

Crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Immediately season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.Preview1mPreviewCrack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Immediately season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.1m

Remove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious cheesy egg toast!Preview1mPreviewRemove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious cheesy egg toast!1m

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Bread
(Any type of bread for toast)

Cheese
(Cheddar, mozzarella or any melting cheese)

Butter
(or cooking oil)

Salt
(to taste)

Black Pepper
(to taste)

Using a cookie cutter or a knife, carefully cut a hole in the center of one slice of bread. Reserve the cut-out piece.
Preview
1m
Preview
Using a cookie cutter or a knife, carefully cut a hole in the center of one slice of bread. Reserve the cut-out piece.
1m

Melt butter (or heat oil) in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the bread slice with the hole into the pan.
Preview
1m
Preview
Melt butter (or heat oil) in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the bread slice with the hole into the pan.
1m

Crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Immediately season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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1m
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Crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Immediately season the egg with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Remove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious cheesy egg toast!
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Remove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious cheesy egg toast!
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