Pesto Egg Toast Delight (Printable)

Jammy eggs on crispy toast spread with aromatic basil pesto and savory toppings, perfect for breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 2 large eggs

→ Bread

02 - 2 slices sourdough or country bread

→ Pesto

03 - 2 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)

→ Toppings

04 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
06 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
08 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently lower in the eggs and simmer for 7 minutes to achieve jammy yolks. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath or run under cold water to halt cooking. Peel and set aside.
02 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
03 - Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto over each slice of toasted bread.
04 - Slice each egg in half and arrange over the pesto-coated toast slices.
05 - Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan, chopped basil, and red pepper flakes as desired.
06 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That buttery, almost creamy yolk mingles with herbaceous pesto in a way that feels indulgent for breakfast but takes only 20 minutes.
  • You get to feel fancy and cook something that looks restaurant-quality while barely trying.
  • It works for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner when you can't decide what to make.
02 -
  • The ice bath is non-negotiable if you want a runny yolk; even 30 extra seconds of cooking in residual heat will make it firm, and you'll lose that magic element.
  • Timing matters, so set a timer for the eggs and stick to it religiously because this entire dish hinges on that jammy center.
03 -
  • If you find yourself making this regularly, batch your pesto or keep high-quality store-bought on hand because it turns this quick breakfast into almost no-work cooking.
  • Toast your bread in a skillet with a touch of olive oil instead of a toaster and you'll get more control over the color and crispness, plus subtle flavor that makes everything taste more intentional.
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