Eggs in a Basket
This "Eggs in a Basket" recipe turns a simple country breakfast of toast and eggs into a special meal the whole family will enjoy.
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Servings:
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bread (any bread, as long as it's large enough to cut a hole in the center, will work. )
- 4 eggs
- 5 Tablespoons butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh chopped herbs (optional)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Spread the butter on both sides of each slice of bread, reserving 1 Tablespoon of the butter for later.
- Use a cookie cutter or the bottom of a juice glass to cut a circle in the middle of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, along with their cutouts, in a skillet over medium heat. Grill until golden then flip.
- Place a small dollop of the reserved butter in the center of each hole. Crack an egg into the center and cook until bottom is set, about 3-4 minutes. Flip, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Remove from skillet, along with the cutouts to a plate. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) to taste, and cheese if desired.
- Repeat with remaining bread and eggs. Serve hot.
Notes
- I love sourdough or a hearty wheat for this recipe.
- Save what you cut out for dipping in the yolk.
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Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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