Country Living Egg in a Hole
Start your day with the rustic charm of a classic **Country Living Egg in a Hole**, a quick and satisfying breakfast that’s both simple and indulgent. This timeless recipe features a golden, buttery slice of bread toasted to perfection, with a soft, velvety egg nestled in the center. With just five minutes of prep and cook time each, this dish makes the perfect combination of speed and flavor for busy mornings. Sprinkle a pinch of salt, black pepper, and optional parsley for a touch of freshness, and savor the joy of dipping the toasted bread circle into the luscious yolk. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this recipe brings a cozy, farmhouse-style twist to your table with minimal effort. A must-try for fans of easy comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 slice sliced bread
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a small glass, cut a hole about 2 inches in diameter in the center of the slice of bread. Keep the bread intact, including the cut-out circle.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the skillet evenly.
Place the slice of bread and its cut-out circle into the skillet. Toast on one side for about 1–2 minutes or until golden brown.
Flip the bread and the cut-out circle over. Crack the egg into the hole in the bread, being careful to keep the yolk intact.
Season the egg with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolk remains runny. For a harder yolk, cook 1–2 minutes longer.
Once the egg is cooked to your liking, remove the bread from the skillet, along with the toasted cut-out circle.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately. Use the toasted cut-out circle to dip into the yolk, if runny.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 461 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
