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eggs in a basket
Eggs in a Basket Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Eggs in a Basket are eggs cooked in a piece of toast, a delicious and fun way to serve breakfast. Season with paprika and garlic for the ultimate savory taste.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Eggs in a Basket, Eggs in a hole
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Author: Catalina Castravet
Ingredients
  • 2 slices of toast bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Using a sharp round, cookie cutter cut out the center of the bread slices. Do not discard the center.
  2. Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and melt it.
  3. Place the bread including the cutout into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until golden.
  4. Flip the bread slice and the cutout and at this time, add the eggs into the holes.
  5. Sprinkle some garlic powder and smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Lover heat to medium, cover and cook for a minute or to the desired egg doneness.
  7. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Eggs in a Basket Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 194mg65%
Sodium 308mg13%
Potassium 120mg3%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 650IU13%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 67mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.