Recipe: Appetizing Eggs in a Basket

Eggs in a Basket. Cut a circle in the middle of a piece of bread. If you don't have a round cookie cutter, the top of a glass will work. Heat a skillet or griddle sprayed with Pam or Mazola.

Whatever you call it, this is a tasty and fun way to get your breakfast protein fix. I put grape tomatoes with salt and basil under eggs in each basket and put bacon on top of the cheese. This dish goes by many names: egg in a hole, toad in a hole, egg in a basket. even "one-eyed Jack", as my family calls it. (Don't ask. You can cook Eggs in a Basket using 4 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Eggs in a Basket

1. Prepare of Eggs.
2. You need of Bread.
3. It's of Salted butter.
4. Prepare of Salt & Pepper.

Try these other "nests" to make wonderful egg presentations: Scooped Bagels: Scoop the dough out of your favorite bagel, beat two eggs, and fill each scooped bagel half with eggs. Serve with mixed greens and salad dressing.; Puff Pastry Squares: Cut puff pastry squares and place them in a greased muffin tin. This wholesome eggs in a basket recipe is perfect for busy weekday mornings! It's a favourite for busy Moms and Dads!

Eggs in a Basket instructions

1. Cut a 3 inch circle out of the center of each bread slice. Or use any shape cookie cutter to add a little fun. Reserve cut-outs..
2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray then melt about 1/2 tbs butter. Note: Going nonstick all the way ensures absolute ease in cooking your eggs..
3. Place a slice of bread directly on melted butter. For over easy eggs toast bread to a golden brown then crack egg into center..
4. Allow to cook until white has set on bottom. Salt and Pepper egg if desired. Carefully flip. Cook second side to golden brown..
5. Melt additional butter. Cook cut-outs on both sides to golden brown as well. Serve. Enjoy!.
6. Note: the firmer you want your egg yolk the sooner you will need to add your egg before flipping. If you prefer over hard eggs, add your egg about 30 seconds -1 minute into toasting your bread. Conversely, if you like sunnyside up eggs, flip your toast then add your egg. 😉.

Eggs in a Basket Eggs with Extra Oomph! I love this fun and fuss-free way of serving the most basic but popular of breakfasts: eggs and toast! The crispy toasted bread with a gooey egg centre always hits the spot for me in the. Top the eggs with grated cheese and put the maple prosciutto on another sheet tray. No matter what you call it, an egg in a basket is one of our favorite ways to make fried eggs feel extra special.