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Crispy Egg in a Hole

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A quick and easy breakfast classic featuring a perfectly cooked egg nestled in a crispy, buttery bread slice. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.

Ingredients

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  • Thick-sliced bread (white, sourdough, or whole wheat; sourdough preferred)
  • Large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped fresh herbs (chives or parsley), grated cheese (sharp cheddar or parmesan), red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Lay thick-sliced bread flat on a cutting board. Using a biscuit cutter or sturdy glass (2.5 to 3 inches diameter), cut a circle out of the center of each slice. Keep the cut-out bread for toasting.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and swirl to coat the surface evenly.
  3. Place the bread slices and cut-out circles in the pan. Toast for 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom, then flip carefully.
  4. Crack one large egg into the hole of each bread slice. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Cook the egg for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat until whites are mostly set but yolk still jiggles. Optionally cover the pan with a lid for even cooking without flipping.
  6. Gently flip the entire slice using a thin spatula and cook the other side for about 1 minute to seal the egg and crisp the bread on both sides. Skip flipping if you prefer runnier yolks and cover longer instead.
  7. Remove from pan and serve immediately with optional toppings like fresh herbs or grated cheese.

Notes

If bread browns before egg cooks, lower heat. Don’t overcrowd pan; cook in batches if needed. Butter crisps bread best; swap with olive oil or plant-based spread for dairy-free. Toast bread cut-outs for a snack. Cover pan to cook whites evenly without flipping.

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