Step 1

Use the bottom of a spoon to flatten the center of your bread slice, just enough to create a shallow pocket so that your egg doesn't slide off.

Step 2

Butter the rim, paying close attention to the edges; the butter helps prevent them from burning.

Step 3

Crack your egg directly into the center where your pocket was formed.

Step 4

Season to your liking with salt, pepper, garlic powder and anything else you'd like.

Step 5

Rim the buttered edges with your shredded cheese.

Step 6

Place on a greased or lined pan and cook on the "bake setting" at 350 degrees until the egg white is cooked through (this should take about 5-10 minutes). You can optionally switch to your "toaster" setting once the egg is cooked to further brown and crisp the cheese if needed.

Step 7

Bake on a lined or greased sheet pan at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes (10 minutes will give you a runny yolk and 15 will give you a firmer yolk). The oven method is great if you are cooking several at once.