Elevate your breakfast game with this simple yet scrumptious Shredded Egg Toastie. Bursting with creamy egg goodness and a hint of tangy mustard, this toastie is the ultimate comfort food to start your day on a delicious note.
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Why you need to make this Shredded Egg Toastie
- Quick and Easy Breakfast: With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, this Shredded Egg Toastie is perfect for busy mornings when you need a satisfying meal in a hurry.
- Creamy and Flavourful: The combination of shredded eggs, creamy mayo, and tangy mustard creates a rich and flavourful filling.
- Hearty and Nourishing: Packed with protein from the eggs and wholesome sourdough bread, this toastie will keep you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal.
Ingredients
- Eggs: Boiled, peeled, and shredded eggs serve as the star ingredient, providing a creamy and protein-rich filling for the toastie.
- Mayonnaise: Adds creaminess and richness to the egg filling, binding the ingredients together and enhancing their flavour.
- Spring onion: Finely sliced spring onion adds a subtle onion flavour and freshness to the egg mixture, complementing its creamy texture.
- Sea salt and pepper: Seasonings that enhance the flavour of the egg filling, providing a perfect balance of savoury goodness.
- American mustard: Also known as yellow mustard, adds a tangy kick to the egg mixture, elevating its flavour profile with a hint of acidity.
- Sourdough bread: Slices of sourdough bread serve as the perfect base for the egg filling, providing a hearty and delicious vehicle for this tasty toastie.
- Parmesan cheese: Finely grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty flavour to the toastie, enhancing its overall richness and depth of flavour.
- Salted butter: Used for grilling the toastie, butter adds a golden crispness and rich flavour to the bread.
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Instructions
Boil, chill then grate the eggs into a bowl
Mix in the mayo, spring onion, mustard, salt and pepper
Scoop the mixture onto your bread then grate the parmesan
Grill the sandwich in some butter and enjoy!
Hint: Boil the eggs for exactly 10 minutes, then transfer them to ice water to stop the cooking process and ensure they are easy to peel and grate.
Substitutions
- Wholegrain Mustard: If you prefer a more robust flavour, you can substitute wholegrain mustard for the American mustard.
- Chives: Instead of spring onion, you can use chopped chives for a milder onion flavour in the egg mixture.
- Cheddar Cheese: Swap out the Parmesan cheese for grated cheddar cheese for a gooey and melty texture in the toastie.
Storage
This recipe is best served fresh!
FAQ
Can I make this ahead of time? While it's best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the egg filling in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to one day before assembling and grilling the toastie.
Can I use other types of bread? Yes, you can use any bread of your choice, but sourdough works particularly well for its hearty texture and flavour.
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Shredded Egg Toastie
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 spring onion thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon american mustard aka yellow mustard
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil, add the eggs and boil for 10 minutes. Add the eggs to a bowl of ice water and let them sit for 10 - 15 minutes. You want the eggs to be nice a cold so they are easy to peel and grate.
- Peel the eggs then grate into a bowl, some bits will break off as you're grating them, you can just leave them as is or push them back through the grater.
- Add the mayo, spring onion, mustard, pepper and salt to the grated eggs and mix with a spoon until combined.
- Scoop the egg mixture onto a slice of sourdough bread, grate some parmesan on top then add the other slice of bread on top.
- Bring a pan to medium heat and melt the butter in the pan. Place the sandwich into the pan and grill on each side for a few minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!
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Food safety
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- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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