My Go-To Breakfast: Cheesy Toast with a Fried Egg and Tomatoes

Arun Sawat Thon Chao, Friends! ("Good Morning" in Thai)

Okay, so I know yesterday I said that Ginger Chicken would be my first recipe on the blog and technically speaking it's still going to be because this thing is so easy to make it doesn't even really count...BUUUUT it also kinda does because it's totally Double Yummy Too Much. 

This - hands down - is my go-to breakfast/ meal (that's right, I have no problem whatsoever making and eating this anytime of the day). It's quick, it's easy, it's filling, its DYTM!! and it doesn't cost $5. Yes, buying breakfast sandwiches and coffee everyday adds up and taking the time to make your own coffee and quick breakfast in the morning is a GREAT way to save some $$$.

Ingredients (serves 1):

- 1 Slice of thick bread
- Mayonnaise (as much or as little as you prefer)
- 1 Slice of Cheese (White American or Gruyere is great for this)
- 1 Egg, fried
- 2 Slices of Tomatoes
- Salt and Pepper

Alright, so here's what you do (please concentrate, this is VERY difficult stuff....)

Directions:

1. Get a slice of bread. It should be nice and thick - not the kind of bread that evaporates into thin air once you touch it. I recently discovered Sara Lee's Artesano Style Bread at the grocery store and my husband and I are obsessed. It's great for this and also for other sandwiches, French Toast, too! Of course, if you're into healthier breads, that's totally fine, go with whatever your preference is.

2. Spread a little Mayonnaise on the bread (Yes, I said Mayonnaise). Don't judge and just do it - it's freaking amazing and you will thank me later.

3. Put a slice of cheese on top of the Mayo. I always use White American. If you like a lot of cheese then go to town, no one's judging..in fact, I want to make it clear that this blog is most definitely a judgement-free zone.

4. Stick the bread with the mayo and the cheese into a toaster oven. Make sure the setting is on "Toast" and leave it in there for a few minutes, or at least until the cheese starts to bubble and turn a little brown on top.

5. While the cheesy bread is toasting in the oven, fry your egg. I fry mine in a little olive oil on medium-low heat and once you can see the whites forming and solidifying, add a little salt and pepper then cover the egg up with a lid and turn the heat down a little bit more so the bottom doesn't burn. The purpose of the lid is to cook the yolk without you having to flip the egg, which for some people can be disastrous, thereby giving you a perfectly gorgeous fried egg.

Oh, and don't forget to check on your toast while you're waiting for your egg to cook so that it doesn't burn! 

6. Slice your tomato (depending on the size, I usually do 2-3 slices)

7. Once the cheesy toast is done, remove from the oven, put the slices of tomato on top (maybe a little bit more pepper on top of the tomatoes), and then carefully place the egg on top...

and...voilà!

How good does that look?? And it's SO EASY!!! The other thing I love about this dish is how versatile and interchangeable it is. For example, you can add sausage, ham, or turkey to it if you're wanting some meat or avocados if you've got one lying around (and you're sick of seeing them go to waste). You can also switch up the cheese too, which is a great way to change up the flavor. 

Seriously, go crazy! DO IT and please share with me pictures of your masterpiece on Instagram along with the combinations you went with especially if you decided to do some experimenting. 

Thanks for stopping by and Chokh Dee!

Stevie