Have you ever heard of a Egg in a Basket? This delicious breakfast is about to become your new favorite go-to recipe!
When everyone hears the name of this recipe, you’re going to get the weirdest looks ever.
But once you whip it up and give them a bite, those strange stares are certain to turn to smiles.
Every single bit of this simple breakfast dish and delicious and so simple to create!
If you like this classic breakfast recipe, you’re going to love this Crockpot French Toast Recipe, too!
Eggs in a Basket Recipe
The great part about this recipe is that it’s crazy simple to make. You literally just need a handful of ingredients to get started.
Gather these ingredients to make your Eggs in a Basket.
Then scroll down for full Egg in a Basket Recipe Measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
Ingredients needed to make eggs in a basket
- fresh eggs
- homemade bread or sliced bread
- butter, oil, or bacon fat
- side of bacon or sausage
- fresh fruit
- juice/milk/coffee
- cookie cutter
How to Make Egg in a Basket Breakfast
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, oil or bacon fat.
Using a cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of a slice of bread.
Place the bread in the skillet and cook until the bottom starts to turn golden brown.
Crack an egg into the center, cooking until it starts to become solid on the bottom.
Add more butter (oil, fat) to skillet as needed.
Carefully flip the bread with a spatula and cook until golden brown.
The length of cooking time depends on preference over-easy yolk or hard yolk.
Flip the center cutout and cook until both sides are golden brown.
Transfer the egg in a basket to a plate and top with the center piece.
Enjoy with choice of fresh vegetables, fruit, bacon or sausage.
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Egg in a Basket
Ingredients
- fresh eggs
- homemade bread or sliced bread
- butter, oil, or bacon fat
- side of bacon or sausage
- fresh fruit
- juice/milk/coffee
- cookie cutter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, oil or bacon fat.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of the bread.
- Place the bread in the skillet and cook until the bottom starts to turn golden brown.
- Crack egg into center, cooking until it starts to become solid on the bottom.
- Add more butter (oil, fat) to skillet if needed.
- Carefully flip the bread with a spatula and cook until golden brown.
- The length of cooking time depends on preference over-easy yolk or hard yolk.
- Flip the center cutout and cook until both sides are golden brown.
- Transfer the egg in a basket to a plate and top with the center piece.
- Enjoy with choice of fruit, bacon, and/or sausage.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
