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A close-up of a toad in a hole, a slice of golden brown toasted bread with a fried egg cooked in the center. The egg yolk is runny and spilling onto the plate, with black pepper seasoning on top. The dish is served on a white plate with a blurred background.
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5 from 8 votes

Egg in a Hole Recipe

Egg in a Hole combines buttery toasted bread with a warm, runny egg right in the middle. It’s quick, tasty, and the perfect way to start the day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 slice Texas Toast
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • With a biscuit cutter or rim of a glass press a hole in the middle of the slice of bread.
  • In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter. When the skillet is evenly coated with butter, place the slice of bread in the skillet. Crack egg into the center of the hole in the piece of bread. You can also place the piece from the middle of the bread in the pan to toast too.
  • Cook the egg until it sets a bit on the bottom of the pan; about 30-45 seconds. Season egg with salt and pepper. Flip bread over after about a minute and season the other side.
  • Let egg cook until desired doneness. Your goal is golden brown toast, white, not browned/burned egg whites and a soft unbroken yolk.
  • Serve immediately. Use the center of the bread to dip into the yolk.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 7mg