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Egg in a hole with avocado
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5 from 3 votes

Egg in a Hole

Egg in a hole (also known as Toad in a Basket or Egg in a Basket) is an easy breakfast classic made with pan-fried bread and an egg, and is ready in minutes!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 slice bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 egg
  • small pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut a hole in a slice of bread. Use a biscuit or cookie cutter, the rim of a glass, or a knife to cut the hole.
    Cut a Hole in a Slice of Bread
  • Heat the butter over medium heat in a heavy pan. When the butter melts, add both pieces of bread.
  • Crack the egg into the hole in the bread. Try not to break the yolk when cracking. Add a small pinch of salt to the top of the egg.
    Add Bread to Hot Pan + Add Egg to Hole
  • Watch the egg as it cooks. When the whites are mostly cooked through, flip the bread, taking care not to break the yolk.
  • Cook to desired doneness.
    For a runny, over-easy yolk, cook about 30 more seconds, about a minute for over-medium, and about 1 ½ minutes for well-done eggs. (Times are approximate, and will depend on how hot your pan is.)
    Flip the Bread + Egg

Notes

This recipe can be easily multiplied.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg