Cozy Eggs in Heart Shaped Toast
A charming and easy breakfast recipe featuring eggs cooked in heart-shaped cutouts of toast, perfect for cozy mornings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough recommended)
- 4 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Pinch of kosher salt or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh chives or parsley, shredded cheese (cheddar or parmesan), hot sauce
Instructions
- Lay out bread slices on a cutting board and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter (3 to 4 inches) to cut out the center of each slice. Save the cut-out pieces for a snack.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it melt and bubble without browning (about 1-2 minutes).
- Place the bread slices in the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom. Flip carefully using a spatula.
- Crack one egg into a small bowl to check for shell bits, then gently pour it into the heart-shaped hole on the toast in the skillet. Repeat for each slice if possible.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper over each egg.
- Cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat until the whites are set but yolks remain runny. For firmer yolks, cover the pan with a lid for about a minute.
- Optional: Carefully flip the toast with the egg for over-easy eggs and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like chopped chives, shredded cheese, or hot sauce.
Notes
Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the toast before the egg is cooked. Let eggs come to room temperature for even cooking. Butter adds flavor but can burn quickly; mixing with a little oil can help. If you don’t have a heart-shaped cutter, use a small round or square cutter or cut a heart shape with a knife. Toast the bread first before adding the egg to keep it crispy longer. For over-easy eggs, flip carefully with a wide spatula or skip flipping and cover the pan to cook yolks gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast wit
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22.5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 13
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