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Sizzling egg cheese toast cooking in a pan — buttery, crispy, and topped with gooey melted cheese. The easiest one-pan breakfast ready in under 10 minutes!

egg cheese toast

This Egg Cheese Toast is a quick and comforting breakfast made with crispy buttered bread, a perfectly cooked egg, and gooey melted cheese. It’s ready in under 10 minutes with one pan and no mess — the ultimate breakfast shortcut that tastes like a café favorite. Each bite combines buttery crunch, melty cheese, and a soft egg center — a simple joy that never gets old.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Breakfast Brunch Snack
Cuisine: American Korean-inspired (variation)
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toast:
  • 1–2 slices Bread - Any type – white sourdough, whole wheat, brioche
  • 1 large Egg - Crack directly into bread well
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - For toasting and richness
  • ¼ cup Mozzarella or cheddar cheese - Shredded
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or cream -Optional – adds fluffiness
  • 1 tablespoon Cooked bacon bits - For extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley or chives -Fresh garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder - Enhances flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Adds heat
  • 2 halves Cherry tomatoes - Optional freshness

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick skillet or frying pan (Prevents sticking, ensures even cooking)
  • 1 Spatula (For flipping or removing toast)
  • 1 Small bowl (For cracking or beating egg)
  • 1 Cheese grater (If using block cheese)
  • 1 Pan lid (Helps egg cook evenly)
  • 1 Measuring spoon (For butter or seasoning)

Method
 

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Crack egg into a small bowl, shred cheese, butter one side of each bread slice, and season the egg with salt and pepper.
    Ingredients for making egg cheese toast including bread slices, eggs, butter, shredded cheese, and seasoning laid out on a rustic wooden board.
  2. Cook the Base: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place bread butter-side down and press the center gently with a spoon to form a small well. Toast for 1–2 minutes until golden.
  3. Add Egg and Cheese: Crack the egg into the bread well. Sprinkle cheese around and over the egg. Cover pan with lid and cook 3–4 minutes for runny yolk. Category:
    Golden toast in a skillet topped with shredded cheese and a cracked egg in the center, as creamy beaten egg is poured over for a melty, cheesy breakfast toast.
  4. Finish to Perfection: Check that egg white is set. Cook uncovered for 1 more minute for crispy edges. Garnish with herbs or extra cheese.
  5. Serve Immediately: Slide onto a plate and enjoy warm. Pair with fresh fruit or coffee for a complete breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 225gCholesterol: 420mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 750gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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