Egg in a hole is the quick and easy protein-packed breakfast I need to keep me fueled throughout the week. It’s so simple to make, too– just cut a hole in a slice of bread, crack in an egg, and cook! I like to sprinkle mine with some salty Parmesan cheese to really make it shine!
Egg in a Hole Recipe
It’s so simple to make a perfectly cooked egg in a hole with my easy recipe. All you need is some toast, eggs, butter, and whatever seasonings your heart desires. I like to start by toasting up the bread a little so it holds its shape better, but it’ll still get nice and toasty in the pan even if you don’t. Then, cook your eggs however you like them. I went for sunny side up, but over easy, medium, or hard all taste great– it’s really up to personal preference.
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How to Store and Reheat
Here’s the deal– an egg in a hole is best enjoyed fresh! While you can store it for later and reheat it in the air fryer or oven, the bread and egg both won’t have the same consistency.
Sunny Side Up vs Eggs Over Easy
This egg in a hole can please both sides of the fried egg aisle! You can cook it sunny side up, or if you want it over easy, you can flip it and cook the egg on both sides. Just make sure the egg has cooked on the first side first so it sticks to the toast.
Egg in a Hole Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices sandwich bread *
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (⅜ stick)
- 6 large eggs
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley optional, to garnish
Instructions
- Create a hole in the middle of each bread slice using a cookie cutter or the top edge of a round glass.6 slices sandwich bread
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Add a slice (or two if there is enough space) to the skillet. Toast the bread until golden brown and then flip over.3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add an egg to the hole in the bread. Cook until the egg white is cooked and the yolk is firm but still runny inside.6 large eggs
- Remove from the pan and sprinkle several large pinches of Parmesan cheese on top. Add salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley.Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Chopped fresh parsley
Notes
- Use a large cookie cutter or the top of a glass to cut a hole in the center of the bread. Be careful not to make the hole too large, or the bread can become flimsy and fall apart.
- Be careful not to make the hole too large as it can cause the bread to become flimsy and fall apart.
How to Make Egg in a Hole Step by Step
Cut the Toast: Create a hole in the middle of each of 6 slices of bread using a cookie cutter or the top edge of a round glass.
Cook the Egg: Heat 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet. Add a slice (or two if there is enough space) to the skillet. Toast the bread until golden brown and then flip over. Add 1 egg to the hole in the bread. Cook until the egg white is cooked and the yolk is firm but still runny inside. Repeat with the remaining toast slices and eggs.
Season and Serve: Remove from the pan and sprinkle several large pinches of Parmesan cheese on top. Add salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley.
I tweaked the idea making a frico on the bottom of one side… even better