There are plenty of ways to improve a standard cheese toastie, and I recently discovered a game-changing addition that I can't wait to make again. By adding one simple fridge staple, I transformed my usual lunch into something extraordinary.
Why Add an Egg to Your Cheese Toastie?
Cheese toasties are a delicious and popular lunch option, super easy to make no matter which method you use. While there are plenty of additions to take your toastie up a notch—from ham to different cheeses or even smoked salmon—I found a new twist on the food blog Toaster Oven Love: egg and cheese toasts. I figured it would be easy to turn this into a toastie.
For the bread, I used sourdough, and for the cheese, I opted for grated mozzarella, my personal favourite for a toastie. The egg and cheese mixture is combined and spread on the bread before baking, creating a fluffy, savory filling.
My Mistake and What I Learned
While the recipe was simple, I made a pretty big mistake: I sliced my bread too thick, resulting in a sandwich that was just a tad too big. Despite this, I'll definitely make this recipe again, either by slicing my bread thinner or by purchasing pre-sliced bread. The egg made for a nice addition to what would otherwise be a rather plain toastie.
You could certainly add more to the toastie if you wanted. Next time, I might add some smashed avocado and see how that goes.
How to Make a Cheese and Egg Toastie
The recipe took less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- Two slices of bread
- One egg
- Your choice of cheese, shredded or grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, if desired
- Your choice of fresh herbs
Method
- Start by lightly toasting the bread and preheating the oven to 200°C.
- While the oven heats up, beat the egg in a bowl, combining the whites and yolk.
- Add the cheese to the egg and mix, then add the salt and pepper.
- Spread the mixture on the lightly toasted bread, and sprinkle on some cayenne pepper.
- Bake until the egg mixture puffs and begins to brown. Either serve as cheese on toast, or combine to create a sandwich.
