Hi Guys! I’m here for another fun and easy egg-citing recipe. Egg in a Hole. If you’ve made this before, then you know why I am egg-cited in sharing this as part of my egg-citing recipe. There’s nothing complicated about this, in fact some people would say who needs a recipe for this? As simple as it is, this actually makes a great breakfast whether you are cooking for one or for a family. It’s s fun way (although maybe not new) to serve eggs for breakfast. 

Since I make egg breakfast almost every week, I thought I’d share with you some of my easy breakfast idea. We can all use some easy recipe now and then, right? I’m calling this series Easy Egg-citing Recipes where I will share simple egg recipes that you can make in no time at all. This is the kind of recipe that I make during busy weekdays and even during the weekends. The main ingredients will be egg, plus more to make it filling and satisfying. This is the type of recipe that I guarantee you can make at home, no cooking skills needed. Just get cracking, and cook the egg!

Egg is probably one staple ingredient is use for breakfast, it is so versatile you can have it hard boiled, scrambled, over easy, fried, poach and baked. It is easy to prepare regardless of how you want it cool, plus it is affordable breakfast that most people love it, me included. So what’s in a egg? Let’s go check!

What’s In an Egg?

Yolk is the yellow portion of the egg and this is full of nutrients, vitamins and fats. Those who are watching their diet normally avoid the egg yolk because of the fat content. Then we have the White which is packed with protein and water, the healthy part of the egg. Have you noticed, there is a white strand floating somewhere in the mix? I thought before this is part of the egg white, but it seems this is actually part of what makes up the egg. This is called the chalazae. It anchors the yolk to the white and to the inside of the shell, keeping the yolk suspended.

How to Store Egg

• Always keep eggs in the carton. the carton protects the eggs and prevents them from absorbing strong odors and flavors of other foods in your fridge through the thousands of tiny pores in the egg shell. Secondly, the Best Before Date is always visible to you so you can guarantee freshness. Lastly, eggs should always be stored with the large end up, the same way they are packaged in the carton. This helps the yolk remain centered.
• Eggs should not be stored on the refrigerator door, but in the main body of the refrigerator to ensure that they keep a consistent and cool temperature.
• Leftover raw egg whites and yolks should be put in airtight containers and stored in the refrigerator immediately. To prevent yolks from drying out, cover them with a little cold water. Drain the water before using.
• When storing hard boiled eggs, you may notice a “gassy” odor in your refrigerator. The odor is caused by hydrogen sulphide, which forms when eggs are cooked. It’s harmless and usually dissipates in a few hours.

Source: Eggs.ca

There are quite a lot of variations of this egg in a hole. The traditional is just bread and egg. And there’s also a sandwich variation, 2 slices o bread not 1. My version is a slight variation of the traditional one, but with a slight twist. I’ve added some cheddar cheese on top to give the bread a nice cheesy crunch on the outside, plus cheese on bread makes this extra special and delicious. So why not? 

What is Egg in a Hole?

It is literally what it says it is. An egg cooked in the hole of a bread, just that. So easy and simple you can make this without any recipe. I once heard someone said, who needs a recipe for that? It is that simple that almost anyone can make it, how can you mess up something this easy. But if you feel that yours did not turn out just like what I have in the photo, no big deal. Simply call it your version, right?

What are the Ingredients for Egg in a Hole

• Egg – 1 egg for each slice of bread. This is a single serving recipe, so only 1 egg.
• Sandwich Bread – You can use white or whole wheat sliced sandwich bread.
• Cheese – The regula egg in a hole do not have cheese on it, but let us make this extra special and add some grated cheese on top. Cheddar cheese is best so it cooks up nicely and will leave a crunchy texture
• Salt & Peppers – A little goes a long way, so make sure to season it
• Dried or Fresh Herbs – totally optional but if you have any, use it as it adds nice extra flavor.
• Oil – Just to spray the pan. You can also use butter

Ingredients: 

• 1 Slice Bread 
• 1 tablespoon softened Butter 
• 30 grams Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Egg
• Pinch Salt
• Pinch Black Pepper
• Pinch Paprika
• Pinch Dried Parsley
• Oil spray for the pan

Instructions: 

1. Butter both sides of the bread. Punch a hole in the center using a 3.5 inch cookie cutter. You can cut it a bit or small depending on the size of the bread that you are using. If you do not have a cookie cutter, use the bottom a jar or a lid of a glass and use that as a guide to cut the center. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top, sprinkle paprika and dried parsley too.
2. In a heated pan, cook both sides of the center piece that you cut out, 3 minutes each side. Add more cheese on the other side once you flipped the bread to cook the other side. If you have a large pan or a griddle, you can cook the center piece bread and the bread with the egg at the same time. 
3. Next, let’s cook the main bread that will hold the egg. Lay the bread with the side with cheese facing down. Add remaining cheese on the side of the bread, sprinkle paprika an dried parsley too. Crack 1 egg and transfer it in the center. Cover and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the bottom is no longer sticking and the egg is cook to your liking. I left mine slightly runny because that is how I like it. If you want both sides of the bread toasted, once the egg yolk is set, flip the bread to toast the other side. This will make the bread crunchy and the egg fully cooked. Serve and enjoy! 

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