Eggs in a basket is a quick way to make fried eggs and crispy toast at the same time!
Eggs are fried inside a slice of bread for an easy breakfast recipe that is ready in 15 minutes!
- They are easy to make, fast to prepare, and only use 3 ingredients.
- You can cook several at once making them great for busy mornings.
- It’s a crispy all-in-one breakfast that kids and grownups both love.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred doneness for the perfect bite.
Ingredients for Eggs in a Basket
This easy breakfast recipe goes by many different names: eggs-in-a-frame, one-eyed jack, bird’s nest, or toad in a hole.
Bread: I love sandwich bread for this recipe, but any bread will work. Pick bread that is about 1-inch thick and sturdy enough to cut a hole in the center. French bread, sourdough, or whole wheat bread work well.
Eggs: Use any size of egg you have. You can also replace the eggs with egg whites or boxed eggs.
Butter: Butter, ghee, or leftover bacon grease add flavor to this recipe and make the toast golden brown and crispy.
Variations
- Add a slice of cheese on top, turn off the heat, and cover to let it melt.
- Sprinkle the egg with bacon bits before cooking.
- Add fresh herbs like chives, dill, or parsley to the eggs.
- Serve topped with sliced avocado or tomatoes.
How to Make Eggs in a Basket
- Butter the bread and cut a circle in the center.
- Fry one side of the bread until golden brown.
- Flip the bread and crack an egg into the center. Cover and cook until it reaches your desired doneness (recipe below).
Tips for the Perfect Egg in a Basket
- To create perfect circles, use the rim of a glass, a mason jar ring, or a circular cookie cutter (2 ½-inches).
- To prevent the eggs from sticking use a nonstick skillet and use melted butter or cooking spray before adding the egg.
Easy Breakfast Ideas
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Eggs in a Basket
Eggs in a basket are the perfect breakfast or snack. With just 3 ingredients and a couple of minutes, they’re ready to enjoy!
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Butter both sides of each piece of bread with 1 tablespoon of butter.
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Using a round cookie cutter (about 2½-inches) or mason jar lid, cut a circle in the center of each piece of bread.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and the centers to the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
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Flip the bread over and add the remaining butter into the center of each slice of bread.
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Gently crack an egg into the center of each piece of bread and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the egg reaches desired doneness.
- soft yolk: 2-3 minutes
- medium yolk: 4-5 minutes
- hard yolk: 6-7 minutes
Calories: 215 | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Breakfast, Snack
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