In our frugal home we made a decision to take precautions to keep our apartment cool and keep our electricity bill low. When this decision involved purchasing a toaster oven to avoid heating up our space with the conventional oven I was definitely on board. While half of my household expected this new bundle of joy to lower our electricity bill, the other half of our household expected some wiggle room in the electricity budget to keep the AC lower at night. Whatever the reason, I have fallen in love with this new addition. I originally imagined that after a few uses it would be sitting in the corner growing dust and gathering keys, mail and anything else that needed a place to land. I was wrong. (You hear that happy husband, I was wrong. In writing. For all the world to see). This toaster oven has assisted me in roasted veggies, pizzas, open face sandwiches, toast, baked eggs, baked fish, chicken, meatballs and banana nut bread. I am constantly impressed at its abilities and five minute preheat regardless of the temperature. Below is an egg recipe and some pictures.
Wherever you may live, whatever the temps might be, I hope you enjoy your summer.
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Baked Eggs-Serves 2
3 eggs
1 tbsp milk
3/4 cup diced potatoes, microwaved for 2 minutes
1/2 red pepper, diced
handful of cheese
salt, pepper
Grease a small casserole dish and layer your veggies of choice at the bottom. I used potatoes and red pepper but any of your favorites will do. Make three small wells to crack your eggs in and add salt and pepper. Pour a splash of milk on top each egg. This will keep them from drying out. Sprinkle the top with cheese. Cook for 35 minutes or until egg whites are done completely.
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| Action shot. |
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| Homemade pizza fresh out the oven. |
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| Yep, it even does meatballs. |
