Cheesy Egg Toast Recipe

Skillet cooking cheesy egg toast with melted cheese and runny yolk

Crispy, melty, and satisfying, this Cheesy Egg Toast is the ultimate quick comfort food breakfast. With just a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes, you’ll have a golden toast with a creamy egg and gooey cheese center.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Keyword: Cheesy Baked egg toast, Cheesy egg toast recipe, Crispy cheesy egg toast, Easy cheesy egg toast, Toast with egg and cheese calories

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 360kcal

Cost: $3–$5

Equipment

1 Skillet (cast-iron or non-stick)
1 Thin spatula
1 Cookie cutter or drinking glass (2–3" round)
2 Small bowls (for eggs)
1 Lid (to cover skillet)

Ingredients

2 slices Thick bread Sourdough, brioche, or whole wheat
2 Eggs Room temperature, large
0.5 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar, gruyere, or mozzarella
2 tablespoon Butter Or olive oil for dairy-free
Salt & black pepper To taste
tablespoon Chives or green onions Optional – chopped
0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional
pinch Paprika Optional – for color
Hot sauce Optional – for serving

Instructions

Cut a round in the center of each bread slice with a cookie cutter or glass. Heat skillet over medium and melt butter.
Toast bread in butter until golden on one side.
Flip slices and crack eggs into the cut-outs.
Sprinkle cheese around the egg and over whites.
Cover skillet with lid and cook until whites are set and cheese melts.
Garnish with chives, season, and serve hot with hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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