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High Calorie Egg Breakfast: Sunny Side Up Eggs on Garlic Butter Toast Recipe

Name: High Calorie Egg Breakfast: Sunny Side Up Eggs on Garlic Butter Toast Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 175 g
Ingredients: large eggs 4 pieces; thick-cut sourdough bread 4 slices; unsalted butter 4 tbsp; garlic cloves 2 cloves; salt 0.5 tsp; black pepper 0.25 tsp; chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp

Garlic butter soaked into toast, sunny side up eggs on top, yolk ready to break. Simple ingredients, high calorie result, and that garlic butter changes everything.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 420 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

large eggs 4 pieces
thick-cut sourdough bread 4 slices
unsalted butter 4 tbsp
garlic cloves 2 cloves

Seasonings/Sauce

salt 0.5 tsp
black pepper 0.25 tsp
chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 34 g 32%

Protein 16 g 15%

Fat 25 g 53%

Serving size 175g

Cooking steps

1

1. Finely mince garlic cloves and stir them into softened butter, ensuring even distribution.
2

2. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add half the garlic butter; swirl to coat the surface.
3

3. Place sourdough slices in the skillet and toast each side for 2–3 minutes, pressing gently to soak up the butter and garlic, then remove and set aside.
4

4. Add the remaining garlic butter to the skillet, lower heat to medium-low, and carefully crack the eggs in without breaking the yolks.
5

5. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over eggs; cook sunny side up until whites are just set but yolks remain runny, about 2–3 minutes. Transfer eggs atop the garlic toast, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient that defines this recipe's flavor and character?

The standout ingredient is the garlic butter, which infuses each slice of sourdough toast with deep savory notes and irresistible aroma. Combined with creamy, runny egg yolks, it elevates both flavor and texture, creating the recipe's signature high-calorie breakfast experience.

Q. How do I avoid overcooking the sunny side up eggs or the toast?

To keep your eggs perfectly runny, maintain medium-low heat and remove them as soon as the whites are set and yolks remain jiggly—usually after 2–3 minutes. For toast, press gently into the garlic butter and flip after 2–3 minutes per side, ensuring golden crust without burning.

Q. What is the nutritional breakdown per serving in this recipe?

Each 175g serving contains about 420 kcal, with 34g carbohydrates (32% of calories), 16g protein (15%), and 25g fat (53%). The high calorie and fat ratio come from generous butter use, while eggs supply protein and a modest amount of carbs comes from the bread.

Q. Which ingredient most impacts the toast's texture and the eggs' final presentation?

Unsalted butter, thoroughly mixed with garlic, provides the crisp exterior and moist interior to the sourdough, ensuring a delicate crunch. Careful egg cooking atop low heat ensures bright yolks and prevents rubbery whites, making presentation visually appealing and texturally pleasing.

High Calorie Egg Breakfast: Sunny Side Up Eggs on Garlic Butter Toast Recipe

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