Viral Pesto Eggs on Toast

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Pesto (store‑bought basil pesto, can be homemade)
• 2 large Eggs (room temperature for even cooking)
• 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for a mild heat)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 slices Bread (sturdy bread such as sourdough or whole‑grain)
• 2 tbsp Cream Cheese (softened for easy spreading)

Instructions

1. Toast Bread

   Toast two slices of bread until golden brown.

   Time: PT2M

2. Spread Cream Cheese

   Spread 2 tbsp softened cream cheese evenly on each toast slice.

   Time: PT1M

3. Heat Pan

   Place a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and let it warm for about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Add Pesto

   Add 2 tbsp pesto to the pan, spreading it to coat the bottom evenly.

   Time: PT30S

5. Cook Eggs

   Crack the two eggs directly onto the pesto, season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, covering the pan with a lid if you prefer set whites.

   Time: PT3M

6. Assemble Toast

   Slide the cooked pesto eggs onto the cream‑cheese‑topped toast slices and serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g