Description
Crispy toast meets perfectly cooked “egg in a hole” in this delightful breakfast classic that combines simplicity and flavor. Buttery bread, golden-edged eggs, and a sprinkle of herbs create a comforting morning meal you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Main Ingredients:
- 1 slice bread (white, wheat, or sourdough)
- 1 large egg
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings and Garnishes:
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped herbs (parsley, chives)
- Hot sauce or ketchup
- Avocado slices
- Bacon bits
Instructions
- Prepare a slice of bread by carefully extracting a circular opening using a round cookie cutter or glass rim, creating a neat central cavity. Reserve the bread disc for later toasting.
- Warm a skillet over moderate heat and gently melt butter, ensuring even coating across the cooking surface.
- Place the bread slice and extracted bread disc into the skillet, allowing the bread to transform into a golden-brown canvas with a crisp exterior.
- After initial toasting, delicately flip the bread and bread disc to reveal the uncooked side.
- Gently crack an egg directly into the bread’s central opening, allowing it to nestle perfectly within the carved space.
- Enhance the egg’s flavor profile by sprinkling salt and freshly ground black pepper across its surface.
- Allow the egg to cook undisturbed, watching as the translucent white gradually solidifies while maintaining a luscious, molten yolk center.
- For those preferring a more thoroughly cooked egg, cover the skillet momentarily, creating a steamy environment that accelerates the cooking process.
- Once the egg reaches desired doneness, transfer the creation to a waiting plate, positioning the toasted bread disc alongside as a complementary dipping companion.
- Personalize the dish with optional garnishes like crumbled cheese, chopped fresh herbs, or a vibrant drizzle of hot sauce for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Always use fresh bread for the best texture and crispy edges when toasting.
- Choose thick-cut bread like sourdough or brioche to create a sturdier base for the egg.
- Butter the entire surface of the bread for a golden, rich flavor that enhances the entire dish.
- Experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or everything bagel seasoning to add extra depth to the classic recipe.
- For a gluten-free version, swap bread with a thick slice of sweet potato or use gluten-free bread.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning and ensure even toasting and cooking.
- Try using different cheeses like sharp cheddar, crumbled feta, or goat cheese for varied flavor profiles.
- Make it a complete meal by adding crispy bacon bits, sliced avocado, or a side of fresh salsa for extra nutrition and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg