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Egg in a hole on a plate with fruit.

Egg in a Hole

A cheap, simple and easy breakfast idea that the whole family will enjoy. Try these and they’re sure to become your new family favorite.

Yield: 4 1x
Prep: 3 minutesCook: 5 minutesTotal: 8 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 Eggs
  • 4 Slices whole wheat bread
  • Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

  1. Using a biscuit cutter, remove a circle out of the middle of a piece of bread and set it aside.
  2. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a skillet. 
  3. Place bread on skillet.
  4. Crack an egg into the middle of the circle.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook for another additional minute or two until desired doneness. 

Notes/Tips

  • Don’t forget to toast the round circles you cut out!
  • Both white and wheat bread work for this recipe.
  • You can cook multiple Egg in a Holes at once on a pancake griddle. 
© Author: Polly Conner
Cuisine: American Method: Skillet