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Smashed Egg & Rye Toast with Hot Honey

Crispy rye bread topped with warm smashed eggs, melted butter, and a drizzle of spicy hot honey. A Scandinavian-inspired weeknight dinner that feels fancy but takes 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
14g
Smashed Egg & Rye Toast with Hot Honey
simplesatisfyingscandinavianvegetarianeggscrispycreamygooey

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium until foaming, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add rye bread slices and toast 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy edges curl.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer toast to a plate. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet over medium heat.

  4. Step 4

    Crack eggs into the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes until whites set but yolks still jiggle.

  5. Step 5

    Gently slide 2 eggs onto each toast slice, then smash lightly with the back of a fork.

  6. Step 6

    Drizzle hot honey over the top, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh dill, squeeze lemon.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • spatula
  • fork
  • plate

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