Sheet Pan Egg in a Hole
A simple and quick breakfast recipe where eggs are baked inside bread slices for a delicious and easy meal.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Round cookie cutter or glass
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- chopped chives
- grated cheese
- cooked bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out a hole in the center of each bread slice.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Spread butter on both sides of the bread slices.
- Crack an egg into the hole of each bread slice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with optional toppings like chopped chives, grated cheese, or cooked bacon bits.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a crispier bread, you can lightly toast the slices before adding the eggs. Adjust baking time if you prefer firmer yolks.