Eggs in a Basket (Toast with Egg): The Ultimate Breakfast Delight

Start Your Day with a Smiling Plate: Eggs in a Basket (Toast with Egg)

Let me paint you a picture. It’s a lazy Saturday morning, and the smell of buttery toast is wafting through the kitchen. My five-year-old nephew is sitting at the table, his face lighting up as I slide a plate in front of him. "Is that an egg inside the bread?" he asks, eyes wide with wonder. Yep, it’s Eggs in a Basket (Toast with Egg), the breakfast that feels like magic but takes less than 10 minutes to make. This dish is simple, satisfying, and oh-so-fun, whether you’re feeding kids or impressing brunch guests.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 slices Bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
4 large Eggs
2 tablespoons Butter
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Skillet or frying pan
Spatula
Cookie cutter or glass
Knife
Cutting board

Method

Grab your bread and a round cookie cutter or glass. Press the cutter into the center of each slice to create a hole.
Place a skillet over medium heat and add half the butter. Let it melt and coat the pan evenly.
Add the bread slices to the pan, pressing them gently to soak up some butter. Crack an egg into each hole and season with salt and pepper.
Cover the pan for a minute to help the whites set faster. Flip the bread carefully using a spatula and toast the other side until golden brown.
Slide the slices onto plates and garnish with fresh herbs or hot sauce, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture.

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