Description
A simple yet delicious breakfast recipe featuring a perfectly fried egg with crispy edges and a runny yolk served on golden, crunchy toast. Customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, tomatoes, or smoked salmon for a versatile, nutrient-packed meal that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice of bread (sourdough, whole grain, or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 teaspoon olive oil (for frying)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, smoked salmon, microgreens, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Toast your bread using a toaster, skillet, or oven broiler until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick or cast-iron skillet on medium-low heat. Add butter or oil and let it melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Crack the egg: Crack the egg gently on a flat surface and slide it into the pan. Be careful not to break the yolk.
- Cook the egg: For sunny-side-up, cook the egg undisturbed until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny (about 2-3 minutes). For over-easy or over-hard, gently flip the egg and cook to your desired doneness.
- Season the egg: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings (e.g., chili flakes or smoked paprika) over the egg.
- Assemble the toast: Place the fried egg on the toasted bread. Add your favorite toppings and garnish with herbs or microgreens.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your fried egg on toast while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for more even cooking.
- Add a splash of water to the pan and cover with a lid for a steam-fried egg texture.
- Pair different types of bread with the egg style for a customized experience.
- Experiment with toppings to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with 1 fried egg
- Calories: 210 (without toppings, will vary with added ingredients)
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Fried egg on toast, breakfast toast recipe, sunny-side-up egg, avocado toast with egg, perfect egg on toast