Best Easy Eggs in a Basket Recipe

Eggs in a basket fries an egg inside a hole cut in toast for a charming, protein-rich family breakfast. This fun, kid-friendly dish combines crispy bread with a perfectly cooked egg in every bite.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 290 kcal
#vegetarian #high protein
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • large eggs 2 pieces
  • white or whole-wheat sandwich bread 2 slices
  • unsalted butter 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • kosher salt 0.25 tsp
  • black pepper 0.13 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 26 g 36%
Protein 13 g 18%
Fat 14 g 46%
Serving size 140g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Using a small glass or round cutter, press a 2.5-inch hole in the center of each bread slice. Reserve the cutouts.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming. Add both bread slices and reserved cutouts. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Add remaining butter to the skillet. Crack one egg into each bread hole, seasoning immediately with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook for 2-4 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. For firmer yolks, cook uncovered an additional minute.

  5. 5

    Flip bread cutouts at halfway for even browning, then serve alongside Eggs in a Basket while hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The essential ingredients are large eggs and slices of sandwich bread. Together, they create the heart of Eggs in a Basket, with the bread providing a crispy base and the egg delivering both flavor and nutrition.
Q. How should I control the heat for perfectly cooked eggs?
Start with medium heat to toast the bread, then reduce to medium-low once the eggs are added. Covering the skillet gently sets the whites while preserving runny yolks. For firmer yolks, add an extra minute uncovered.
Q. How do I get the perfect texture for both bread and egg?
Toast the bread on both sides before adding eggs to ensure crispness. Cooking with the pan covered helps set the egg whites without overcooking the yolk, giving you a golden, crunchy toast with a just-set, creamy egg center.
Q. How many calories does each serving contain?
Each 140g serving provides about 290 kcal. Carbohydrates contribute roughly 26g (36%), protein 13g (18%), and fat 14g (46%) per serving, offering a well-balanced, protein-rich breakfast.
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