Golden Ratio! Hearty Homemade Toast
The Ultimate Homemade Toast Recipe: You’ll Want to Share ‘NeonaKo’s Delicious Toast’!
On holidays when the whole family gathers, we often ponder what delicious meal to make, right? Looking into the fridge, I found exactly four slices of bread. Tomatoes are always in my house, and I had some leftover lettuce from making salad. I also had ham, eggs, cheese, and all the ingredients needed for toast. OK, Barry! Let’s make some toast today! Shall we go make NeonaKo’s toast together? Let’s go!
Toast Ingredients- 4 slices of bread
- 3 eggs
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tomato, thinly sliced
- A little lettuce, torn or chopped to a good size
- 4 slices of sliced ham
- 1/4 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 Korean chili pepper, very finely minced (optional, for a spicy kick)
- A little carrot, thinly julienned
- A little butter, for cooking
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Toast Sauce- A little pineapple salad dressing
- A little ketchup
- A little mayonnaise
- A little pineapple salad dressing
- A little ketchup
- A little mayonnaise
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Now, let’s start by preparing the ingredients. This is where we get everything ready for our delicious toast!
Step 2
Finely chop the green onions. Very finely mince the Korean chili pepper. Thinly slice the carrot, then julienne it into fine strips. This mix of finely chopped vegetables will add wonderful flavor and texture.
Step 3
In a bowl, crack 3 eggs. Remove the chalazae (the white, stringy bits) and add a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper. Whisk the eggs thoroughly until well combined. Then, add all the chopped green onions, minced chili pepper, and julienned carrots to the egg mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed. This vegetable-egg mixture will make our toast extra special!
Step 4
Melt a little butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Make sure the butter doesn’t burn, and coat the pan evenly.
Step 5
Carefully pour the prepared egg and vegetable mixture into the pan. You can shape it into a square to fit your toast, or any shape you prefer. Keep the heat at medium-low to prevent the egg from sticking.
Step 6
Cook the egg mixture until the edges start to set. Cook until it’s nicely set through. You can gently flip it to ensure it’s cooked evenly on both sides. This will create a thick, fluffy egg pancake for your toast.
Step 7
Melt a little more butter in a separate pan over medium-low heat.
Step 8
Place the bread slices in the buttered pan and toast them until golden brown on both sides. While the bread is toasting, you can also lightly grill the sliced ham in the same pan to warm it up. This adds an extra layer of deliciousness!
Step 9
Now, let’s assemble our toast with the prepared ingredients! First, spread a layer of pineapple salad dressing evenly over one side of the toasted bread. This will add a delightful sweet and tangy flavor.
Step 10
Next, place a generous amount of lettuce on top. The crisp lettuce adds a refreshing crunch.
Step 11
Now, carefully place the thick, vegetable-filled egg pancake on top of the lettuce. This adds a hearty protein boost.
Step 12
Drizzle some ketchup over the egg pancake. Adjust the amount to your preference for that classic tomato tang.
Step 13
Then, place two slices of cheddar cheese on top. The cheese will melt slightly, binding everything together and adding a creamy, savory flavor.
Step 14
Arrange two slices of tomato on top of the cheese. The fresh tomato adds a burst of juicy flavor and balances the richness.
Step 15
Finally, add the lightly grilled sliced ham on top of the tomatoes. Your toast is now looking wonderfully stacked and appetizing!
Step 16
Place the remaining slice of toasted bread on top to complete the sandwich. For an extra touch of flavor, you can spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the inside of this top slice before closing it. Gently press down to secure everything.
Step 17
Voila! Your delicious, fully-loaded homemade toast is ready! Doesn’t it look absolutely mouthwatering?
Step 18
Taking a big bite reveals a symphony of flavors and textures: the fresh crunch of lettuce and tomato, the soft egg, the savory cheese and ham, all tied together by the sweet dressing. The rich flavor of the butter-toasted bread and the harmony of all the ingredients are simply divine. It’s truly a satisfying taste!
Step 19
I made this for my family after a long time, and the reaction was incredible! They raved about the healthy, sophisticated, and abundant flavor, saying it rivals even popular store-bought toast. This is a taste worth bragging about!
Step 20
The combination of the three sauces—pineapple salad dressing, ketchup, and mayonnaise—is particularly delightful. The refreshing taste of tomato and lettuce creates a wonderfully pleasant flavor that brightens your palate.
Step 21
This magnificent toast is perfect for a hearty meal, and it’s also an excellent choice for a light picnic or as a packed lunch. It makes for a healthy and delicious snack for kids during school breaks. I highly recommend you try making it and enjoy a wonderful meal!
