Description
Egg in a Hole is a classic, comforting breakfast dish featuring a perfectly cooked egg nestled inside a toasted slice of whole wheat bread. This simple recipe uses salted butter to add richness and flavor, with light seasoning of salt and pepper. It’s quick to make, delicious, and ideal for a cozy morning meal or brunch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 slice whole wheat bread
- 1 large egg
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter: Place 1 tablespoon of salted butter in a small skillet over medium heat and allow it to fully melt and start bubbling slightly, indicating it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Cut bread hole: Use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut a circular hole out of the center of the whole wheat bread slice. Keep the cut-out bread circle aside.
- Cook bread and egg: Place the bread with the hole into the hot buttered skillet. Carefully crack 1 egg into the hole in the bread so the yolk and white settle inside the cavity.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle salt and ground black pepper on the egg to enhance flavor. Cook for about 2 minutes until the egg starts to set.
- Flip and cook other side: Using a spatula, gently flip the bread and egg to cook the other side. Sprinkle additional pepper on the cooked side as desired. Place the cut-out bread circle in the pan to toast both sides.
- Serve: Remove the bread and egg from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Use the toasted bread circle to scoop up the rich, warm egg yolk and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and make flipping easier.
- For runnier yolks, cook less on the second side; for firmer yolks, cook longer.
- Whole wheat bread adds a nutty flavor and extra fiber.
- Try different bread types like sourdough or white for flavor variation.
- Add a sprinkle of herbs like chives or parsley for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Egg in a Hole, Egg Toast, Breakfast, Easy Recipe, Whole Wheat Bread, Fried Egg
