Over Easy Egg in a Basket
Wake up your breakfast routine with the delightful simplicity of Over Easy Egg in a Basket! This timeless recipe combines a buttery, golden slice of toasted bread with a perfectly cooked over-easy egg nestled right in the center. With just five minutes of prep and five minutes of cooking, this quick and satisfying dish is perfect for busy mornings or a cozy weekend brunch. The runny yolk, seasoned with a pinch of salt and optional black pepper, pairs seamlessly with the crisp bread, making every bite irresistibly indulgent. Customize the bread selection—white or whole wheat—for your preference, and don’t forget the toasted cut-out circle for a charming, dippable side! This one-pan classic is sure to become a breakfast favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 slice Bread (preferably white or whole wheat)
- 1 Large egg
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Use a cookie cutter, glass, or knife to cut a circular hole (about 2-3 inches in diameter) in the center of the slice of bread. Set both the slice of bread and the cut-out circle aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt, spreading it evenly across the surface of the skillet.
Place the slice of bread and the cut-out circle onto the skillet. Toast one side for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the bread and its cut-out circle to toast the other side. Crack the egg into the circular hole in the bread carefully to avoid breaking the yolk.
Season the egg with a pinch of salt and optional black pepper while it cooks.
Cook the egg for 1-2 minutes, or until the whites are mostly set but the yolk remains runny. For an over-easy egg, carefully flip the bread with the egg inside and cook for an additional 20-30 seconds.
Remove the bread with the egg in the center and the toasted cut-out circle from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 219 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 514 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% | |
*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.
