Description
This hearty egg in a hole brings classic breakfast comfort to your morning table. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this dish a delightful start when you want something satisfying yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 slice bread (white, wheat, or sourdough)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- Shredded cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped herbs (parsley, chives)
- Hot sauce or ketchup
- Avocado slices
- Bacon bits
Instructions
- Preparation: Extract a circular cavity from the bread slice using a cookie cutter or glass rim, preserving the bread disc for later toasting.
- Skillet Setup: Melt butter evenly across a moderately heated skillet, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Initial Toasting: Place bread slice and bread disc in the skillet, transforming them into a crisp, caramelized foundation with a rich golden hue.
- Egg Placement: Flip the bread, then delicately crack an egg into the central opening, allowing it to settle perfectly within the carved space.
- Seasoning and Cooking: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the egg, then allow it to cook undisturbed. The egg white will gradually solidify while maintaining a luscious, molten yolk center.
- Finishing Touches: For thoroughly cooked eggs, briefly cover the skillet to create a steamy environment. Once the egg reaches desired doneness, transfer to a plate and accompany with the toasted bread disc.
- Personalization: Elevate the dish with optional garnishes like crumbled cheese, fresh herbs, or a zesty hot sauce drizzle to enhance the flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose the Right Bread: Select thick-sliced, sturdy bread like sourdough or brioche to prevent sogginess and ensure a crispy, structured base for your egg.
- Control Butter Temperature: Melt butter at medium-low heat to prevent burning and achieve an even, golden-brown toast without bitter undertones.
- Master Egg Doneness: Watch the egg whites carefully; they should be set but the yolk remains gloriously runny for that perfect, creamy texture.
- Customize with Caution: When adding toppings or variations, balance flavors and avoid overwhelming the simple, classic combination of bread and egg.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg