Description
Savory cheese toast delivers a golden-brown canvas of melted cheese and crisp edges. Perfectly toasted bread becomes a delightful canvas where sharp cheddar and aromatic herbs create a quick, irresistible comfort snack for you to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 Slices Bread
- 1 Large Egg
- ½ cup (2 ounces / 56 grams) Grated Cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Finely Chopped Fresh Herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Optional Spice:
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth, creamy egg and cheese mixture by whisking together the egg in a mixing bowl until fully blended.
- Incorporate grated cheese and finely chopped fresh herbs into the egg, creating a rich and aromatic blend.
- Season the mixture with a delicate balance of salt and pepper, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Select high-quality bread slices and lightly toast them to create a crisp foundation for the topping.
- Generously spread the herbed cheese-egg mixture across each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage from edge to edge.
- For adventurous palates, dust the surface with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to add a subtle heat.
- Position the prepared toast in a preheated oven set to 400°F, using the bottom rack of a toaster oven or a standard baking sheet.
- Bake the savory toast until the surface transforms into a golden, puffy, and slightly crisp texture, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheese toast to rest for a moment, letting the flavors meld and the surface settle.
- Serve immediately while warm, revealing a delightful combination of melted cheese, herbs, and perfectly cooked egg.
Notes
- Quick toasting creates a crispy base for maximum flavor absorption and texture contrast.
- Precise egg and cheese mixing ensures even seasoning and smooth, creamy consistency.
- Bottom rack placement guarantees perfect golden-brown edges without burning the delicate toast.
- Fresh herbs elevate the simple dish, adding unexpected brightness and aromatic depth.
- Cayenne pepper offers an optional spicy twist for adventurous taste buds seeking extra zest.
- Watch carefully during final baking minutes to achieve ideal puffed, bubbling cheese surface without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg