Eggs in a Box
Transform your breakfast routine with the charming nostalgia of "Eggs in a Box"—a simple yet satisfying recipe that combines crispy, buttery toast with perfectly cooked eggs nestled at the center. Ready in just 15 minutes, this breakfast classic starts with thick-cut bread slices, a circle cut from their centers to cradle rich, golden egg yolks. The bread is toasted to perfection in a sizzling skillet with butter, while the eggs cook gently to your desired doneness, seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper for the perfect flavor balance. Garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant touch, and toast the cut-out bread circles for delicious dipping. Ideal for a quick weekday breakfast or a cozy weekend brunch, "Eggs in a Box" is a timeless breakfast recipe that’s as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Perfect for lovers of egg-based recipes, simple skillet meals, and creative comfort food classics!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Thick-cut bread slice
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Use a round cookie cutter, the rim of a glass, or a knife to cut a circular hole in the center of each bread slice. Set the cut-out pieces aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter, spreading it evenly across the pan.
Place one slice of bread in the skillet and let it toast lightly for about 1 minute.
Crack one egg into the hole in the center of the bread. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the egg white begins to set, but the yolk is still runny.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then carefully flip the bread using a spatula. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the egg yolk reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove the bread and egg from the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Repeat with the second slice of bread, adding the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet if needed.
Toast the cut-out bread circles in the skillet for a few seconds on each side until golden brown (optional).
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1359 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% | |
*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.
