Fried Egg on Toast with Salted Herb Butter and Radishes

A sophisticated breakfast featuring crispy toast topped with homemade herb-infused butter, perfectly fried eggs, and fresh radishes. The combination of fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and peppery radishes creates a bright and flavorful morning meal.

4 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mixed tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, basil, chives, and/or tarragon), plus sprigs for serving
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup thinly sliced trimmed mixed radishes
  • 4 slices bread
  • 4 pieces Olive Oil-Basted Fried Eggs

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse 3/4 cup herbs in a food processor until finely chopped. Add butter, lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Pulse to bring together.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Place radishes in a medium bowl; drizzle with a little lemon juice and add a pinch of salt. Toss to combine.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    To serve, spread toast with herb butter and top each with a fried egg. Scatter dressed radishes over top along with a few sprigs of herbs.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Herb butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.