Simple Egg and Ricotta Toast
A delightful breakfast recipe featuring creamy ricotta and perfectly cooked eggs on toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (your choice)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices to your desired crispness.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook the eggs to your liking—poached, scrambled, or fried.
- Spread the ricotta mixture on the toasted bread evenly.
- Top the ricotta-covered toast with your cooked eggs.
- Drizzle a touch of olive oil over the top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pair with a side of mixed greens or roasted cherry tomatoes for a complete meal. Best enjoyed fresh but can store ricotta in the fridge for 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg