How to Make Egg-in-a-Hole (with Video)

Egg in a hole on a gray plate with pieces of bacon.

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How to Make Egg-in-a-Hole (with Video)

Start your morning with the tasty combination of crispy toast with an egg cooked in the center. This simple yet satisfying recipe for Egg-in-a-Hole is easy to make and delicious to eat.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: egg-in-a-hole

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Cynthia Christensen

Equipment

Nonstick pan or ⤵️
Cast iron pan

Ingredients

1 slice bread your choice: white, whole grain, brioche, etc.
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Spread about a half a tablespoon of butter on one side of your bread. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, to cut a circle out of the center of the bread slice. Keep the bread circle to toast alongside.
Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add another ½ tablespoon of butter and let it melt, spreading it evenly across the pan.
Place the bread slice (and the cut-out circle) in the pan, butter side up. Toast that side for about 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly golden.
Flip the bread and crack the egg directly into the hole in the bread. Be gentle to keep the yolk intact.
Lower the heat slightly, cover with a lid, and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolk remains runny, about 2-3 minutes
If you prefer your yolks cooked and your egg white more set, break the yolk and flip the toast over and cook on the other side for a minute or two.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and serve with your toasty dipping circle.

Video

Notes

You can use olive oil, ghee, or even coconut oil as alternatives for greasing the pan. Just try to use a fat that adds some flavor to the toast so that you aren't left with a greasy taste or texture.

Sheet pan egg-in-a-hole
Toast the bread slightly, add the eggs, and cook on baking tray that has been sprayed with cooking spray in the oven at 400°F until the egg is set. You should be able to get 6 to 8 pieces of toast on the tray at the same time.

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