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Pesto Eggs on Toast with Goat Cheese Recipe

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A simple and flavorful Pesto Eggs recipe featuring eggs cooked in pesto, served on toasted sourdough bread spread with creamy goat cheese. Perfect for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Eggs and Seasoning

  • 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

  1. Heat the Pan with Pesto: Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, spread the pesto in a thin layer across the pan to warm it and infuse flavor.
  2. Cook the Eggs: Crack the eggs directly into the pan on top of the warmed pesto. Sprinkle with a pinch each of kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the egg whites are set and no longer translucent.
  3. Toast and Prepare Bread: While the eggs cook, toast the sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp. Then, spread the goat cheese evenly on each slice.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Carefully remove the cooked pesto eggs from the pan and place them on top of the goat cheese spread toast.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, and enjoy your delicious pesto eggs on toast!

Notes

  • You can use store-bought or homemade pesto for this recipe.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your preferred level of spiciness.
  • For a richer taste, use fresh goat cheese that is soft and spreadable.
  • Serve with a side salad or fresh fruit for a complete meal.