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Egg-in-a-Hole-Recipe

Egg in a Hole

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Egg in a Hole is a delightful dish featuring a golden slice of bread with a perfectly cooked egg nestled in the center. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for breakfast or brunch, combining comforting flavors with quick preparation.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 slice bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • Sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or chives

Instructions

  1. Butter both sides of the bread.
  2. Using a biscuit cutter, cut a hole in the center of the bread slice and save the cut-out piece.
  3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the bread.
  4. Crack the egg into the hole in the bread.
  5. Place the cut-out piece of bread in the skillet as well.
  6. Cook the bread until it’s set enough to flip, then carefully turn it over.
  7. Cook the egg to your desired doneness and flip the bread circle to brown it.
  8. Remove both from the pan and season with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives.

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Notes

Feel free to use any type of bread you have on hand.
Adjust cooking time based on your preference for egg doneness.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: Not specified
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg