Eggs in a Basket
Eggs in a basket is a simple savory breakfast that combines toast and eggs into a single convenient package. This fun breakfast idea has universal appeal!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread (any type you like: white, whole wheat, sourdough)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (or spreadable butter)
- 2 large eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped herbs (parsley or chives), avocado slices, or bacon bits
Instructions
- Butter both sides of the bread.2 slices sandwich bread, 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Using a round cookie cutter, the rim of a glass, or a knife, cut a hole (2 to 3 inches in diameter) in the center of each slice of bread. Save the cut-out pieces of bread for toasting alongside the eggs.
- Heat a large skillet, nonstick frying pan, or griddle over medium-low heat.
- When the pan is hot, place the slices of bread and the cut-out circles in the skillet.
- Crack an egg into the hole in the center of each bread slice. Season with salt and pepper.2 large eggs, salt and pepper, to taste
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the egg whites start to set. Flip the bread (and the cut-out circles) carefully, using a large spatula, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, depending on how runny or firm you like your egg yolks.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, remove them from the skillet. Garnish with any desired toppings and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Oven-baked method: This method works well if you are doing multiple eggs in a basket. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a small rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Butter both sides of bread (I usually do that right in the pan so any extra butter stays in the pan). Cut a small hole in the center of each slice. Remove the bread round and place it on the baking sheet, too. Put the bread in the oven; bake for 6 minutes. Flip the bread slices and bread circles over, and carefully pour an uncooked egg into each hole. Return pan to the oven and bake for 6 minutes, or until eggs are done.
- Nutrition information: Calculated using white sandwich bread and doesn't include added salt or additional toppings. It will vary depending on what kind of bread you use. Refer to the bread package for more accurate information.
Nutrition
Serving: 1egg with toast | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
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