Description
A quick, crispy, and cheesy snack or breakfast toast, easy to bake or air fry. Perfect on its own or with soup and salad.
Ingredients
2 slices hearty sandwich bread (no large holes)
1 large egg
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
1. Lightly toast bread or broil each side for 1–2 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (toaster oven: bottom rack, BAKE setting).
3. Beat egg in a small bowl until fully combined.
4. Stir in cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread mixture to edges of toasted bread; sprinkle cayenne if using.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed and golden.
Notes
You can also use an air fryer at 340°F for 8–10 minutes without pre-toasting.
This recipe is very customizable—try different cheeses, spices, or toppings.
Inspired by “Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone” by Deborah Madison.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake or Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Sodium: 343mg
- Fat: 12.9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12.5g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Protein: 13.9g
- Cholesterol: 123mg