Pesto Eggs on Toast with Goat Cheese Recipe
A quick and flavorful breakfast featuring eggs cooked in a pesto-coated pan, served on toasted sourdough bread with creamy goat cheese. Perfect for a savory start to your day with a blend of fresh herbs and tangy cheese.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Eggs and Pesto
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 2 eggs
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Bread and Cheese
- 2 pieces sourdough bread
- 2 ounces goat cheese
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, spread the pesto in a thin, even layer across the bottom of the pan to infuse the eggs with flavor.
- Cook the Eggs: When the pesto is warmed and fragrant, carefully crack the eggs into the pan. Sprinkle the eggs evenly with kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the whites are fully set and opaque, but the yolks remain runny or to your desired doneness.
- Prepare the Toast: While the eggs cook, toast the sourdough bread slices until lightly browned and crispy. Then, spread the creamy goat cheese evenly over the warm toast.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the eggs are cooked, carefully remove them from the pan and place each egg on top of the goat cheese-spread toast slices.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the combination of warm, savory pesto eggs and tangy goat cheese on crispy sourdough bread.
Notes
- You can substitute sourdough with any rustic bread like whole wheat or rye for a different flavor.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Use fresh homemade pesto for the best taste, or high-quality store-bought pesto works well too.
- For dietary preferences, try replacing goat cheese with a vegan cheese alternative.
- To make eggs runnier, cook less time or for more firmness, cover the pan to steam the tops.
