Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring eggs baked in a toasted bread well, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for weeknights and breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of thick bread (sourdough or sandwich bread)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Press a well into the center of each slice.
- Crack one egg into each bread slice.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese around the edges or over the egg whites.
- Air fry for 6–8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For a heartier meal, pair this with creamy chicken mac and cheese or serve with a side of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 400mg