This classic Egg in a Hole recipe is the perfect quick morning breakfast or lunch. It is made in less than 5 minutes and is customizable to how you like your eggs cooked. Cook them in a skillet or make a whole sheet pan of them in the oven.
How to Make Eggs in a Hole
First, butter both sides of a slice of bread with the softened butter. Then using a biscuit cutter cut a hole in the bread but don’t discard the center. You can toast it in the skillet with the eggs in a hole.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bread to the pan and crack the Egg right into the hole. Then cook just until set enough to flip. Carefully flip and cook the Egg until your desired doneness. Sprinkle with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and a little sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, chives, or cilantro.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Plan ahead and remove the butter from the refrigerator. Soft butter is much easier to spread without tearing the bread up.
- Use biscuit cutters or cookie cutters to cut the holes in the bread. I use my 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Or have fun and use different-shaped cookie cutters like a heart, star, flower, or diamond.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, rosemary, and even dill taste delicious with eggs.
- Spice it up with a little Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, or seasoned salt.
- This recipe is written for 1 egg in a hole, but you can make as many as you want by multiplying the ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave at reduced power, but keep in mind that eggs are never as good reheated.
What can I add to Eggs in a Hole
- Fresh sliced tomatoes
- Crisp chopped bacon
- Creamy avocado
- Pickled jalapenos
- Sautéed mushrooms and onions
- Steamed asparagus
- Shredded cheese
- Smoked salmon
- Chopped green onion
How to make sheet pan Eggs in a hole
Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease the top of the parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Butter one side of the bread and use a biscuit cutter to cut a hole in each slice. Place the bread butter side down and add 1 egg to each hole. Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, and any other seasonings that you desire. Bake at 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until the desired doneness. Sprinkle with fresh herbs or parmesan cheese and serve.
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Egg in a hole
Ingredients
- 1 slice bread
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 large egg
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Butter both sides of the bread. Using a biscuit cutter, cut a hole in the center of the bread slice but don't discard the center.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bread to the pan and crack the egg right into the hole. Add the hole that you cut out to the skillet. Cook the slice with egg in it just until set enough to flip. Carefully flip and cook the egg until your desired doneness. Flip the bread circle and cook until golden brown.
- Remove both from the pan. Sprinkle with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and a little sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or chives.
Notes
- Plan ahead and remove the butter from the refrigerator. Soft butter is much easier to spread without tearing the bread up.
- Use biscuit cutters or cookie cutters to cut the holes in the bread. I like to use my 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Or have fun and use different-shaped cookie cutters like a heart, star, flower, or diamond.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, rosemary, and even dill taste delicious with eggs.
- Spice it up with a bit of Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, or seasoned salt.
- This recipe is written for 1 egg in a hole, but you can make as many as you want by just multiplying the ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or in the microwave at reduced power, but keep in mind that eggs are never as good reheated.
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Donna
So when I make a sheet pan with them , only one side of bread is buttered? Thank you
Beth Pierce
That is correct. I am sorry I missed this question.
Sandry
Everyone at my house was impressed with this day starter! Such a delicious and easy breakfast!
Catalina
This is my favorite way to have breakfast! I making it tomorrow! Yum!
Erin
This is one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches! I make it often! Easy and delicious!
Barbara Oaker
In our family this breakfast favorite is called Toad In A Hole. I’ve been making them for decades.
Beth Pierce
They are easy and delicious!
Donna
I’M 76 YEARS OLD MY DAD MADE THESE EGGS FOR US WHEN WE WERE KIDS ONLY MY DAD CALLED THEM EGGS ON A RAFT. WE LOVE THEM.
Beth Pierce
What fond memories!
Tayler
I made this for breakfast this morning and the kids loved it! Such a fun way to do eggs and toast!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Tayler! So glad that they liked it!
Liza
My dad used to make Egg in a Hole and I’d completely forgotten about it until I read your wonderful recipe. Love your suggestion to top this with chopped fresh herbs, too!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Lisa! Enjoy!
Cam
I’ve never tried egg in a hole before so I’m really glad I tried it! Perfect for quick breakfasts when I don’t have lots of time to make something.
Beth Pierce
So true!
Cyndy
I had no idea that eggs in a hole were so easy! My husband requested them so found your super simple to prepare recipe – sprinkled with a little cheese at the end – and they were perfect!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Cyndy! So glad that you and your husband liked them!
Sandra
I love this for breakfast! Can’t wait to make them again for the weekend!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sandra!
Roxana
I saw this trend somewhere and wanted to make. Now I have all the instructions to do it right!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
Looks great! I’d love to start my day with this!
Krystle
We ate these all the time growing up. Can’t wait to introduce my family to this amazing recipe. The bread round is the best part.
Amanda
This was my favorite breakfast item growing up! I cannot wait to make these again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Amanda! Enjoy!!
Erik
Always so fun, this reminds me V for Vendetta. Such a great breakfast!