Egg in a Basket
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread white, wheat, Texas toast, etc.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter up to 4 tablespoons
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use a biscuit cutter or circular glass to cut the center out of all 4 slices of bread. Set aside.4 slices bread
- Heat a medium skillet over low to medium heat. Melt ½-1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet, then add a slice of bread. Place the center piece that’s been cut out of the bread in the skillet next to the main slice.2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Crack 1 egg into the hole of the slice of bread. Season with salt and pepper.4 large eggs
- Allow the bread and egg to cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the bread is toasted and the egg is cooked. Use a spatula to flip the bread and cook the second side for 3 to 4 minutes. Do the same for the center hole of the bread.
- Remove the bread from the pan and serve immediately.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 piece of the finished egg toast. Actual calories will vary.
It can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Egg in a Basket
Serving Size
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
179
mg
60
%
Sodium
240
mg
10
%
Potassium
102
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
14
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
413
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
61
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
