Eggs in Toast Cups With Melty Cheese

Savor the delightful combination of baked eggs nestled in crispy toast cups topped with melty cheese. This comforting dish is versatile and can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a perfect choice for any time of day.

Ingredients

For the toast cups
2	eggs
2	slices fresh bread (recommended: homemade whole-grain bread)
	butter
Additional ingredients
2	tablespoons cheese, shredded (options: cheddar, swiss, muenster, smoked gouda, etc.)
2	tablespoons crispy veggie bacon, chopped (optional)
	green onion, thinly sliced (optional)
	hot sauce (or ketchup - optional)

Instructions

• For the toast cups

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Generously butter each slice of bread.
  3. Gently press the buttered bread slices into ramekins or muffin tins, buttered side down. Press the bread against the sides of the dish to push the crust above the rim, creating enough space for the egg.
  4. If the bread tears or does not cover the dish completely, patch any holes with a buttered piece torn from another slice of bread.

• Assembly and baking

  1. Top each toast cup with 1-2 tablespoons of chopped bacon, if using.
  2. Carefully break one egg into each ramekin and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Do not skimp on the black pepper for optimal flavor.
  4. Evenly sprinkle about 1 additional tablespoon of shredded cheese and any other desired seasonings over the eggs.
  5. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and the eggs are cooked to your preferred consistency.
  6. For runny yolks, remove from the oven around 15 minutes. For medium yolks, remove around 20 minutes. For firm yolks, cook closer to the 25-minute mark.
  7. Carefully remove the toast cups from the dishes and serve. Alternatively, serve in the ramekins with caution due to potential heat hazards.
  8. Serve the eggs hot, warm, or at room temperature, and offer hot sauce on the side for extra flavor.

Aug 10, 2024