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Egg and Cheese Baked Toasts Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Toasts
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Egg and Cheese Toasts recipe combines simple ingredients like bread, eggs, and grated cheese with fresh herbs and seasonings to create a delicious, savory breakfast or snack. Lightly toasted bread is topped with a fluffy mixture of beaten eggs, cheese, and herbs, then baked until bubbly and golden. Optional cayenne adds a subtle spicy kick, and the recipe adapts well to oven or air fryer cooking methods for quick preparation.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 Slices Bread
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Grated Cheese, like cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped Fresh Herbs, such as thyme or rosemary
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast the Bread: Lightly toast the bread slices or broil them for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until just crisp but not browned.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a toaster oven, adjust the cooking rack to the bottom position and select the BAKE setting to ensure even cooking.
  3. Prepare the Egg Mixture: Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat with a fork until the yolk and white are fully combined. Stir in the grated cheese and fresh herbs. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste, and add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like some heat.
  4. Assemble the Toasts: Spread the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices, covering all the way to the crust edges to maximize flavor.
  5. Bake the Toasts: Place the assembled toasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese and egg mixture is puffed, bubbly, and starting to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

  • Air Fryer Directions: Preheat your air fryer to 340°F (171°C). Prepare the egg mixture as described and spread it on untoasted bread slices. Place the slices carefully in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, toasted, and fully cooked.
  • You can customize the cheese type according to preference; gruyere gives a nutty flavor, while pepper jack adds spiciness.
  • Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary elevate the flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Use fresh bread for best texture; day-old bread may be less effective at holding the egg mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Toast
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Cholesterol: 185 mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/egg-and-cheese-baked-toasts-recipe/