Egg in a Bread Basket
Quick, easy, delicious
- 1 slice whole wheat bread
- 2 tsp (10 mL) butter
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) salsa
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped green onions
- 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped green pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese
Trim crust from bread; discard or save crust for another use. Spread one side of bread with butter. Place butter-side down in large custard cup or ramekin (about 1 cup/250 mL size). Spoon salsa onto bread. Crack egg on top. Sprinkle green onion, green pepper and cheese over top. Microwave on HIGH until yolk is cooked as desired, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Variations:
1) Smoked salmon or herb cream cheese, diced green onion, chopped fresh dill.
2) Chopped ham, Swiss cheese.
3) Diced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, diced green onion.
Courtesy of Manitoba Egg Farmers

