Egg In The Hole

This breakfast tradition is sometimes also referred to “Eggs With a Hat”, or “Eggs In A Hat”.  Quite simple to make, its one of those one pan wonders!

Egg In The Hole

Ingredients:

• Pat or two of butter
• 1 Egg
• 1 Piece of Bread (any style)
• Salt/Pepper To Taste

Instructions:

1. Remove a center section of the piece of bread large enough to fit the egg through it (still in the shell – this is for measurement only)
2. Butter both side of the bread – place in hot pan that has been heated on medium-high heat
3. After about 40 seconds – turn the bread over in the pan
4. Drop 1 small pat of butter in the hole – immediately crack the whole egg and let the yolk rest in the hole (this next step depends on how well you like your eggs cooked through – we suggest you mind the rules of salmonella… and cook the egg thoroughly)
5. Cook the egg until the whites have cooked thoroughly. If you want a fully cooked egg (meaning the yolk is cooked through – much like a hard fired egg)  you can always turn the bread and egg over as one and let cook for 40 seconds or so longer.
6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste
7. Place the rounded portion which were removed on top of the yolk – hence “The Hat” – Enjoy!