I don't know why it took me so long to make this. Ever since I saw it on V for Vendetta, I've always wanted to make my own egg in the basket. Whoever invented this must be Captain Practical - you get a nicely toasted bread with a nice eggy center. What is there not to love?
It's perhaps the simplest thing to make for yourself on a weekend when all you want is a cup of coffee and a nice eggy toast.
Eggs in the basket is the perfect breakfast with a nice little dollop of ketchup!
1 slice of bread
1 egg
butter
salt
pepper
Method:
Heat a skillet on the stove until hot.
1. Spread butter on both sides of the bread.
2. Use a round cookie cutter, approx. 2.5 inches in diameter, and make a hole in the center of the bread.
3. You can toss the bread center away or just munch on it as a side. Put slice bread on the hot skillet and crack and egg into the hole. Don't worry if it spills over a little.
Make sure your heat is not too hot at this point. Lower it to a medium low heat once the egg hits the bread hole.
4. Cook on one side for 2-3 minutes and then flip over. And cook for another minute before serving.
Depending on how you like your eggs - runny, stiff, over-cooked - adjust your cooking time. I don't like my eggs overcooked so when I flip it over, I just let it cook for less than a minute so that the center of the yolk remains runny.
5. Serve with a dollop of ketchup or drizzle with your favorite honey or maple syrup.
I picked the latter. :)
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11 Responses to "Eggs in the basket"This is cool!
I know right?! It's like the coolest thing with sliced bread! ;)
Pure genius, quick and simple. All you could want for a quick weekend breakfast.
// Mike
This brings back memories. My mom used to make this for me and call it; "Oeuf a la fenêtre" (egg in a window)...comfort food
Swedish Mike: We must award whoever who invented this *nods*
The Benny's: That's lovely. I would definitely share this with my children in the future. I think it's one of those recipes that invoke memories. :)
Me love runny yolk too :)
So good!
runny yolks are the best :)
Mmm I used to make these all the time when I was in university, I don't know why I stopped, what I do know is what I am having for brekki tomorrow, eggs in a basket, my Nana taught me how to do it when I was little, ah the memories.
(* found this blog by accident and have been trawling through the archives, lovely, thanks!)
there's a cafe in malacca which does that exact same toast ! awesome yummy ! check it out www.breakthroughcafe.blogspot.com :)
Sarah: It warms my heart to hear that this recipe evokes memories. I didn't have this as a kid but I sure do understand why it can fall into the categories of nostalgia for some of you. :)
Jean: Oh yea? That's pretty awesome, I'll check that link out ;)
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