Eggs in a basket is a quick way to make fried eggs and crispy toast at the same time!
Eggs are fried inside a slice of bread for an easy breakfast recipe that is ready in 15 minutes!
You’ll Love Making These Eggs in a Basket Because…
- They are easy to make, fast to prepare, and only use 3 ingredients.
- You can cook several at once making them great for busy mornings.
- It’s a crispy all-in-one breakfast that kids and grownups both love.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred doneness for the perfect bite.
Ingredients for Eggs in a Basket
This easy breakfast recipe goes by many different names: eggs-in-a-frame, one-eyed jack, bird’s nest, or toad in a hole.
Bread: I love sandwich bread for this recipe, but any bread will work. Pick bread that is about 1-inch thick and sturdy enough to cut a hole in the center. French bread, sourdough, or whole wheat bread work well.
Eggs: Use any size of egg you have. You can also replace the eggs with egg whites or boxed eggs.
Butter: Butter, ghee, or leftover bacon grease add flavor to this recipe and make the toast golden brown and crispy.
Variations
- Add a slice of cheese on top, turn off the heat, and cover to let it melt.
- Sprinkle the egg with bacon bits before cooking.
- Add fresh herbs like chives, dill, or parsley to the eggs.
- Serve topped with sliced avocado or tomatoes.
How to Make Eggs in a Basket
- Butter the bread and cut a circle in the center.
- Fry one side of the bread until golden brown.
- Flip the bread and crack an egg into the center. Cover and cook until it reaches your desired doneness (recipe below).
Tips for the Perfect Egg in a Basket
- To create perfect circles, use the rim of a glass, a mason jar ring, or a circular cookie cutter (2 ½-inches).
- To prevent the eggs from sticking use a nonstick skillet and use melted butter or cooking spray before adding the egg.
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast Burritos (Freezer Friendly)
Our Fave Breakfast Sandwich (Make Ahead)
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Eggs in a Basket
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices sandwich bread any variety
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 eggs
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
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Butter both sides of each piece of bread with 1 tablespoon of butter.
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Using a round cookie cutter (about 2½-inches) or mason jar lid, cut a circle in the center of each piece of bread.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and the centers to the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
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Flip the bread over and add the remaining butter into the center of each slice of bread.
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Gently crack an egg into the center of each piece of bread and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the egg reaches desired doneness.
Notes
- soft yolk: 2-3 minutes
- medium yolk: 4-5 minutes
- hard yolk: 6-7 minutes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
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So easy, and was delicious! thx!
I am glad you enjoyed it too, Rebecca!
I been making this for a long time it was my kids favorite and i still make it
This recipe is a favorite over here too!
Easy to make and very Delicious
I have been making these since I was LITTLE Boy I Love them but back then we called them Hawk eyes I don’t know why but they were quick and Delicious
I haven’t heard that name before – we love them too Paul!
I’ve been eating these for more years than I care to say and call them one-eyed sandwiches. One of my favorite comfort foods. Thanks for posting.
It such a delicious breakfast! I am glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve been making these since summer camp. We called them “egg in a frame”. Butter bread and put in the pan. Crack the egg into the hole. When it starts to set, flip it over and cook the other side.
The best kinds of memories (and so yummy!).