Creamy Ricotta and Honey Drizzle Egg Toast
Make this high-protein breakfast that is quick, nourishing, and perfect for busy mornings or brunch. This recipe layers creamy ricotta and soft eggs on toasted artisan bread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying and Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices artisan bread (sourdough recommended)
- 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
- While the bread toasts, prepare the egg. Heat the butter or oil in a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Crack the egg into the skillet. Cook the egg to your preference; a runny yolk is recommended for creaminess. Season the egg with salt and pepper.
- Remove the toast from the toaster. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over both slices of toast.
- Carefully slide the cooked egg on top of the ricotta layer on one slice of toast.
- Drizzle the honey over the egg and ricotta. Sprinkle with black pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately as a quick morning meal or brunch item.
Notes
- For a savory upgrade, skip the honey and top with fresh chives or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
- Use whole milk ricotta for the best creamy texture.
- This recipe is easily scaled for a larger batch of brunch recipes easy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 185