Western
Cheesy Egg Toast
Crispy buttered toast, melty cheese and a soft egg — the 8-minute fridge breakfast-for-dinner.
About this recipe
Cheesy Egg Toast is a western lunch for one that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 8 min start to finish. We sized it for a solo cook and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 egg
- 1 slice cheese buy
- 1 tbsp butter buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
ToastToast.Heat dry (no oil) until aromatic and lightly browned — spices, nuts, rice.Glossary → the bread; butter while warm and lay cheese on top to melt.
~3 min
- 2
Fry eggs to your liking in the same pan.
~4 min
- 3
Slide eggs onto the cheese toastToast.Heat dry (no oil) until aromatic and lightly browned — spices, nuts, rice.Glossary →; season and eat.
~1 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Butter
- neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness.
Cook's notes
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 8 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Cheesy Egg Toast take to make? +
Around 8 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 1. To cook for 2–4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok, toaster. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Butter → neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Cheesy Egg Toast ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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