Description
Egg in a Hole is a classic and simple breakfast dish where a slice of whole wheat bread is toasted with a perfectly cooked egg nestled in its center. This recipe combines buttery toasted bread with a sunny, seasoned egg, making it a comforting and easy-to-make morning favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Salted Butter
- 1 slice Whole Wheat Bread
- 1 Egg
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter: Melt 1 tablespoon of salted butter in a small skillet over medium heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling.
- Prepare the bread: Use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut a hole out of the center of one slice of whole wheat bread.
- Cook the egg in the bread: Place the bread slice into the hot skillet, along with the cut-out bread circle to the side. Carefully crack one egg directly into the hole in the bread.
- Season and cook first side: Sprinkle a tiny bit of salt and ground black pepper on the egg. Let it cook for about two minutes until the egg starts to set.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully slide a spatula under the bread and flip it to cook the other side. Sprinkle a bit more pepper on top. Also, flip the cut-out bread circle and grill it on the other side.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the bread and egg onto a plate, using the toasted center bread piece to soak up the warm, delicious yolk.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier flipping and cleanup.
- Adjust cooking time to preference for yolk doneness.
- Try using different breads like sourdough or white bread for variation.
- Add herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
- Serve with your favorite breakfast sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Egg in a Hole, Breakfast, Easy Recipe, Fried Egg, Toast, Simple Breakfast
