Description
A timeless breakfast favorite featuring a perfectly fried egg served over crispy golden toast. Simple, satisfying, and ready in minutes, this classic fried egg on toast recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious morning meal.
Ingredients
Eggs and Bread
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices bread
Butter and Seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp, either in a toaster or on a skillet for extra texture.
- Heat the butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter until it lightly sizzles.
- Fry the eggs: Crack the eggs carefully into the skillet. Cook until the whites are fully set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness—sunny-side up, over-easy, or over-hard.
- Season the eggs: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the eggs to taste while cooking, enhancing their flavor.
- Butter the toast: Spread the remaining butter evenly over the hot toast to add richness and soften it slightly.
- Assemble: Place one fried egg on top of each slice of buttered toast.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the eggs if desired and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado or tomato for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a richer taste and texture, consider using sourdough or artisan bread.
- Customize your fried eggs to your liking: sunny-side up, over-easy, or over-hard all work wonderfully in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
