Description
A quick, comforting toast recipe that’s golden, crispy, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even light meals.
Ingredients
- Bread Slices: 4 slices (rustic, sourdough, or whole grain work well) – base for your toast, sturdy enough to hold toppings.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons – adds richness and helps toast crisp evenly.
- Eggs: 2 large – ideal for topping or scrambling directly onto toast.
- Cheese: 100 grams shredded (like Gouda or mozzarella) – melts beautifully and adds savory depth.
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – enhances flavor across all toppings.
- Black Pepper: a pinch – adds a mild spicy kick.
- Fresh Herbs (optional): chopped parsley or chives – for color and freshness.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, or preheat your toaster oven.
- Combine Ingredients: If using eggs and cheese, lightly beat the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper. Grate the cheese and set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add a small amount of butter to the skillet and let it melt evenly across the surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the bread slices onto the skillet. For savory versions, pour a bit of egg mix on top, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Cook to Perfection: Let each slice cook for 2–3 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip if needed, or cover with a lid to melt cheese faster.
- Finishing Touches: Once cheese is melty and edges crisp, remove from heat. Top with fresh herbs if using.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm and crisp. Add your favorite extras or enjoy just as is.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for extra crunch—it toasts more evenly.
- Cover the pan while cooking for faster cheese melting.
- Brush a bit of garlic butter on the toast for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: toast, easy toast recipe, quick snack, vegetarian toast, savory breakfast