Egg in a Hole

The ultimate all-in-one breakfast, here is how you can make the best “egg in a hole!” This easy dish is all about that crispy, buttery toast hugging those perfectly fried eggs. It’s the most simple and delicious way to start off your morning!

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Egg-in-a-Hole

Egg in a hole (also known as egg-in-a-basket) is like the breakfast equivalent of your favorite comfy hoodie – super simple, but trusty and so wonderful. It’s just bread, butter, and eggs, but when that egg fits snugly in the bread and gets all runny and delicious, it’s magic! If you’ve never tried it before, here’s your sign to.

What’s great about egg in a hole is that you can jazz it up however you like. Add some spices, herbs, or things like hot sauce for extra oomph. Even though it’s as basic as breakfast gets, egg in a hole always hits the spot, making it an awesome way to start your day!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Egg-in-a-hole is the perfect breakfast to make in between grocery trips. It only takes a few simple ingredients to whip up!

• Sandwich Bread: White, wheat, rye, French, sourdough- use your favorite kind here!
• Butter: To coat the bread and get it all nice and toasty. Both unsalted and salted butter will work, so use whatever you have on hand.
• Large Eggs: The MVP here, eggs add a tasty richness and give this dish a boost of protein.
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste! You can always add extra herbs and seasonings to give your egg in a hole more flavor. (Check out my tips section below for ideas!)

How to Make Egg in a Hole

Cooking up an awesome egg in a hole might seem like a piece of cake, but trust me, there’s a little bit of finesse needed to get it just right. So heat up your pan and follow these instructions to make the perfect staple breakfast!

1. Butter the Bread: Butter the slices of bread with 2 tablespoons of butter.
2. Cut a Hole in the Center: Lay the pieces of bread on a cutting board and cut a hole out of the center of each piece. You can use a cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, or a cup.
3. Heat Up Your Skillet: Heat a large skillet up over medium high heat. Then lay the slices of bread on the hot skillet.
4. Fry the Eggs: Drop the remaining tablespoons of butter into the hole of each slice of bread. Crack one egg into the bread holes and fry the eggs until they are firm enough to flip.
5. Flip Gently: Use a spatula to flip the bread and eggs, taking care to keep them together and not break the yolk. Continue to fry the eggs and bread until they have reached the desired doneness.
6. Season and Serve: Remove the egg in a holes from the pan and serve, salt and pepper to taste.

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