Eggs In A Basket Recipe For Breakfast

Eggs in a basket is an easy breakfast idea that goes by several different names, but this simple recipe is one that promises the same results. Take a cooked egg and place it in the center of toasted bread that has a hole cut in it and season as desired. Once you start making fresh eggs like this, there is no turning back!

As mentioned, you might have heard this egg in a hole recipe named:

• Egg on an island
• Hole in one 
• Eggs in a nest
• Hollywood eggs
• Eggs on a raft
• Eggs in a basket
• Birds in a nest

It really depends on where you are in the world and what your grandmother used to call this classic recipe to determine what you will be comfortable naming this breakfast dish. Either way, it’s a wonderful way for the entire family to enjoy eggs in the morning.

Ingredients:

• Italian bread, sliced 1″ thick
• unsalted butter
• egg
• salt and pepper
• hot sauce, optional
• chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs, optional

How To Make Eggs In A Basket

Cut a hole in the center of the bread with a knife or cookie cutter. Spread butter on both sides of the bread and place into a skillet. Heat skillet over medium heat until bread is toasted on one side. Flip bread and crack an egg into the center of the bread.

Cover and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes or until egg is done to your liking. Season the top of the egg with salt, pepper, hot sauce, and chopped fresh parsley before serving. 

Tips and Variations

• I used a 2-1/2″ diameter biscuit cutter to cut the bread. You can also use the rim of a drinking glass, top of a glass, or a round cookie cutter.
• Consider adding pieces of crispy bacon to this basket breakfast.
• As a reminder, you can choose to have a runny egg yolk or not. It all depends on how long you cook your egg. If you want them runny, you won’t need to cook them for a long time.
• You can keep the cut out center pieces and make small pieces of toast.
• If you don’t have butter, you could always substitute with olive oil
• The type of bread you use will change the flavor profile. Consider whole grain bread to change things up.
• Serve with a side of hash browns.
• For extra flavor, you can even top with a little maple syrup or avocado slices. Have an extra slice of cheese lying around? Toss it in!

The next time you are in the mood for crispy bread and a runny fried egg, consider making Eggs in a Basket! There are so many different favorite ways to make your first morning meal, but this one is a must-try.

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