Do you like cream cheese toast?

If not, you’re about to. There are so many ways to make this breakfast classic, and we’re going to show you two of my favorites. Whether you want a sweet or savory breakfast, cream cheese toast is the perfect way to start your day!

Toast with Scrambled Egg and Cheese

For the first recipe, we’ll make cream cheese toast with cheese. This is perfect for those mornings when you want something light but satisfying. We’ll be using cheddar cheese and fresh thyme to top our toast, If you’re not a fan of cheddar cheese, you can also use mozzarella or Swiss cheese.

Toast with Fried Egg

For the second recipe, we’ll make cream cheese toast with egg. This is perfect for those mornings when you want something more substantial. We’ll use a fried egg and fresh flat-leaf parsley to top our toast, but you can add bacon or sausage if you want.

The first cream cheese toast

The first cream cheese toast recipe was published in the New York Times in 1892. It was a simple recipe that just called for bread and cream cheese. Since then, cream cheese toast has become a breakfast classic around the world. There are so many different ways to make it, and it’s always delicious! You may also like to know the Cheese on Toast History.

toast variants

There are so many ways to make cream cheese toast. You can use any type of bread, and top it with anything you like. Some popular toppings include:

• Fruit: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.
• Spreads: jam, honey, Nutella, etc.
• Nuts and seeds: almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, etc.
• Savory toppings: bacon, sausage, avocado, tomato, etc.

For the bread, I like to use artisan sourdough. But you can really use any type of bread that you like. If you want to make a healthier version, you can even use a light rye or spelt bread.

No matter how you make it, cream cheese toast is always delicious! So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give it a try. You won’t be disappointed! SEE THE FULL RECIPE BELOW!

Cream Cheese Toast with Fried and Scrambled Egg

5 from 2 votes

Course: BreakfastCuisine: WesternDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

210

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

Do you like cream cheese toast? If not, you’re about to. There are so many ways to make this breakfast classic, and we’re going to show you two of my favorites. Whether you want a sweet or savory breakfast, cream cheese toast is the perfect way to start your day!

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Ingredients

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• 250 grams 250 Cream Cheese

• 2 tbsp 7.6 g Fresh Flat-leaf Parsley

• 1 tsp 0.8 g Fresh Thyme

• 1/2 tbsp 7.39 ml Lemon Juice

• 4 slices 4 slices Artisan Bread

• 4 tbsp 56.8 g Unsalted Butter

• 2 tbsp 29.57 ml Olive Oil

• 2 medium 2 medium Eggs (for Fried)

• 2 medium 2 medium Eggs (for Scrambled)

• 1 tsp 2 g Chili Flakes

• 2 tbsp 17 g Grated Cheddar Cheese

Directions

• Beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Throw in some fresh thyme, flat-leaf parsley, and lemon juice. Set aside.
• Butter both sides of the bread slice.
• Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-low.
• Toast sandwiches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
• Scrambled Egg
• In a small bowl, crack the eggs. Use a fork or whisk to beat until foamy.
• Add butter or olive oil to the pan, and when it starts to sizzle, add the egg mixture.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring and moving eggs from the center and from the sides, until the eggs are thick and creamy.
• Place scrambled eggs on the toast and spread with cream cheese mixture.
• Grate some cheddar cheese for topping. Enjoy!
• Fried Eggs
• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over low heat until slightly shimmering.
• Crack eggs into the pan, sprinkle with salt, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the whites are just set on top but the yolks are still runny.
• Slide the eggs from the pan onto a piece of toast with a mixture of cream cheese.
• Sprinkle with chili flakes. Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Notes

• Lower the heat to have more control over how runny the egg will be.

Equipment

• Masflex Copper Griller PanGET IT
• Dr. Hows Twinkle Stove MiniGET IT
• Naturehike Stainless Wood Fork SpoonGET IT

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