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Egg in a Hole

5 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 10MINS

Egg in a Hole

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4.6

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I’ve seen this recipe with a number of different names. Egg in a Hole, Frog in a Hole, Egg in the Middle… but the principle remains the same. You take a piece of bread. And you punch a hole in it. And then you put an egg in the middle and cook. Simple!
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I’ve seen this recipe with a number of different names. Egg in a Hole, Frog in a Hole, Egg in the Middle… but the principle remains the same. You take a piece of bread. And you punch a hole in it. And then you put an egg in the middle and cook. Simple!
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30 Pounds of Apples
I'm Kristi. I share recipes that encourage home cooks to support local farmers and have FUN with good food, friends, and family.
http://www.30poundsofapples.com/

10MINS

Total Time

$2.56

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
1
us / metric
Salted Butter
1 Tbsp
Salted Butter
Whole Wheat Bread
1 slice
Whole Wheat Bread
Egg
1

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Eggland's Best Classic Egg
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
298
Fat
17.9 g
Protein
12.5 g
Carbs
21.7 g
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30 Pounds of Apples
I'm Kristi. I share recipes that encourage home cooks to support local farmers and have FUN with good food, friends, and family.
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Heat Salted Butter (1 Tbsp) in a small skillet over medium heat.
step 2
Use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut a hole out of the Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice).
step 2 Use a round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut a hole out of the Whole Wheat Bread (1 slice).
step 3
Once butter has fully melted and has begun to bubble slightly, place the bread into the skillet and the center piece to the side. Carefully crack the Eggland's Best Classic Egg (1) into the hole in the bread.
step 3 Once butter has fully melted and has begun to bubble slightly, place the bread into the skillet and the center piece to the side. Carefully crack the Eggland's Best Classic Egg (1) into the hole in the bread.
step 4
Sprinkle a TINY bit of Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) on the egg. Cook for about two minutes.
step 4 Sprinkle a TINY bit of Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) on the egg. Cook for about two minutes.
step 5
Then carefully slide a spatula under the bread and flip. Sprinkle a bit more pepper on the second side, then flip the cut-out circle to grill the other side.
step 5 Then carefully slide a spatula under the bread and flip. Sprinkle a bit more pepper on the second side, then flip the cut-out circle to grill the other side.
step 6
Lift the bread onto a plate and eat. Use your little center circle to soak up the warm, luscious yolk!
step 6 Lift the bread onto a plate and eat. Use your little center circle to soak up the warm, luscious yolk!

Tags

Breakfast
American
Brunch
Comfort Food
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Vegetarian
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