of the creamed eggs. Lightly dressed greens, such as arugula or mixed baby lettuces with a lemony vinaigrette, bring a fresh, peppery contrast.
If you want to lean into the brunch feel, serve crisp bacon or breakfast sausage on the side for texture and smokiness. For a more substantial plate, roasted potatoes or hash browns make a hearty partner, soaking up any extra sauce and rounding out the meal.
5-Ingredient Creamed Eggs on Toast
Servings: 2–3 servings
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
4 slices sturdy bread, toasted (such as sourdough or country white)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional but recommended)
Directions
Hard-cook the eggs: Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then cover,
