Creamy Ricotta Egg Toast
A quick, creamy, and satisfying breakfast featuring toasted bread topped with whipped ricotta and a perfectly cooked egg.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 toasts 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 slices sourdough or country bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or basil), chopped
- Optional toppings: chili flakes, drizzle of honey, or grated Parmesan
- 1. Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- 2. In a bowl, season ricotta with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil; whip until smooth.
- 3. Spread whipped ricotta generously over each toast.
- 4. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook eggs to desired doneness (fried, sunny-side up, or poached).
- 5. Place one egg on each ricotta toast.
- 6. Sprinkle with herbs and any desired toppings.
- 7. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat ricotta.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- A drizzle of hot honey makes a sweet and spicy variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast with egg
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Creamy Ricotta Egg Toast, easy breakfast, healthy toast recipe