Egg in a Hole

Love toast and eggs for breakfast? Then you are going to love this fun idea. Egg in a Hole is a piece of toast that is pan fried with a soft cooked egg in the center. This popular breakfast recipe has many names like Toad in the Hole. It’s a quick and easy breakfast recipe that the entire family loves!

This is a fun breakfast if you love toast and eggs! Egg in a Hole is toasted bread and an egg cooked together in a skillet. It’s a quick and easy breakfast recipe that you only need a few ingredients to make.

It is also known as Toad in the Hole or Egg in the Basket – if you love soft-cooked eggs, you’ll love it! My favorite part is breaking into the yolk and letting it spill out onto the plate so you can dip the pan-fried toast in it – so good! Add a cup of coffee or an orange smoothie and you’ll be starting the day right.

Other Names for Egg in a Hole

What I call Egg in a Hole seems to have varying names across the world. Here are some other names for this tasty breakfast recipe.

• Egg-in-a-Frame
• Frog-in-the-Pond
• Toad-in-the-Hole
• Eggs-in-a-Basket
• Egg-in-a-Nest
• Egg-with-Hat
• Egg-in-a-Trash-Can

No matter if you are calling it a Toad in a Hole or something else it’s super easy to make and I’m sharing my best tips so you can perfectly cook it every time!

why you’ll love this recipe

• The Egg in a Hole is packed with flavor and enough energy to get you through your busy morning.
• This recipe uses staple ingredients so you don’t have to make an extra trip to the grocery store.
• Depending on how everyone likes their yolks – soft, medium or hard – you can adjust the cook time so everyone is happy!

Ingredients for Egg in a Hole

• Butter – Frying the bread in butter is going to give you the most delicious piece of toast.
• Bread – We love a thick bread like Texas Toast so the whole egg stays in place.
• Egg – We tend to use large eggs, but whatever size you buy is great.
• Salt and pepper – Eggs taste so much better when they are well seasoned.

what is the best type of bread to use?

Although you can use pretty much any kind of bread, I think Texas toast is the best bread to use. It’s cut into thick slices so when you crack the egg in the hole in the center all of the yolk and white stays in. With thinner-sliced bread, the white can run out making it difficult to keep the egg in the hole.

You can also buy an unsliced loaf of bread – that way you can cut thick slices yourself. If you go that route you might want to try cutting thick slices of these:

• Sourdough bread
• Italian bread
• French baguette
• Brioche bread

Can I make this dairy free?

If you or someone you are cooking for cannot have butter, I recommend using another fat such as ghee, canola or vegetable oil or coconut oil. These options will still give you a nicely browned toast and perfectly runny egg.

how to make toad in the hole

1. Using a biscuit cutter, cut a hole in the center of the slice of bread and save the piece that you cut out.
2. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3. Once the butter is melted, place the bread in the pan. Add the cut out piece of bread to the pan as well. Crack the egg into the hole.
4. Season the top of the bread and egg with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for about one minute, until the white sets on the bottom.
5. Carefully turn the bread over in the pan and cook it on the other side until the egg white is fully set and cooked through and the yolk is cooked to your liking. I prefer a runny yolk, so once the white is completely set I remove the toast from the pan while the yolk is still runny. Remove from the frying pan and enjoy.

How to store leftovers

FRIDGE: If you have made one or two too many Egg in a Hole, you can store them once they are cooled, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

FREEZER: I do not recommend freezing this dish. It is best enjoyed fresh.

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how to reheat leftovers

Reheat the Toad in a Hole by frying it on the stove top to crisp up the toast. Microwaving it will most likely make it soggy and not very good to eat.

If you want a quick and easy breakfast this is definitely one to try! It’s a fun way to switch up toast and eggs – I know you’ll love it!

What to serve with egg in a hole

My kids think that every good breakfast meal has to have bacon and I have to agree! Breakfast sausage is also another delicious option to have with the Toad in a Hole.

Topping the Egg in a Hole with seasoned smashed avocado will really take this yummy breakfast to another level.

Of course, you don’t want to forget about a fresh fruit salad and we’ve got a couple of great options here for you: Easy Fruit Salad and Sunshine Salad.

more great breakfast recipes

• Ham and cheese muffins are quick to make and the perfect grab-and-go breakfast!
• If you don’t have time to make something in the morning you have to try my cherry overnight oats. You can prep it the night before to make your morning easier!
• This healthy peanut butter protein smoothie with bananas and honey tastes like a milkshake but it’s so good for you!