Egg In A Hole is a fast and easy breakfast that has been a family favorite in our house for years. With just a few basic ingredients, it is perfect for busy mornings when you want something warm and filling without a lot of fuss.
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This post was originally posted on 6/27/2020 and updated on 9/29/2026.
As a mom who has been cooking for my family for decades, I have made plenty of quick breakfasts on rushed school mornings and lazy weekends alike. I have been cooking since I was 14, and recipes like this are exactly the kind I come back to because they are reliable, easy, and something my family will actually eat.
Why We Love This Egg In A Hole recipe
- It is fast and easy enough for busy mornings.
- You only need a few basic ingredients.
- It is a fun twist on classic eggs and toast.
- Everything cooks together in one skillet, so cleanup is easy.
- A great recipe for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick lunch.
- The crispy toast and warm egg make such a simple but satisfying combination.
- It's a family favorite!
Egg In A Hole Ingredients
- Bread: Any type works. Use your favorite!
- Large Eggs
- Salted Butter: You can unsalted butter.
- Salt
- Black Pepper
How To Make Egg In A Hole
- First, cut a hole in the bread, using a round cookie cutter, biscuit cutter or even a glass. Make it more fun and use different shapes of cookie cutters!
- Next, melt the butter in a large flat skillet over medium low heat.
- Add the bread slices and the centers that are cut out.
- Let the bread cook a minute to start to brown.
- Then, reduce the heat to low and crack an egg into the holes of the bread. To be safe, you can crack the egg in a bowl first and then slide it into the hole from the bowl. (I never do this, I'm such a rebel!)
- Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the egg whites are about half way cooked.
- Flip the Egg In A Hole and the bread pieces, cook for another 1-2 minutes or until you have reached your desired egg doneness.
- Slide them onto your plate, season with salt and black pepper and dig in!
Serving Egg In A Hole
This simple breakfast is delicious served with bacon or sausage on the side. Try it with my easy oven baked bacon recipe, or pair it with fresh fruit or yogurt for an easy, well rounded meal.
If you are looking for more easy breakfast ideas, try my Apple Pancakes or Classic French Toast. Both are family favorites and perfect for a relaxed weekend breakfast.
Heather's Favorite Tools for this Recipe
- I've had my Rachael Ray pots and pans since my wedding in 2010 and I love them. They've held up great and they're affordable.
- These nestled mixing bowls are my favorite for prepping ingredients.
- I also really love this flat spatula by Rachael Ray for flipping eggs!
Egg In A Hole Tips
- Use a sturdy slice of bread so it holds up well around the egg.
- Cut the center hole large enough so the egg has room to cook evenly.
- Cook over medium to medium-low heat so the bread gets golden without burning before the egg is done.
- If the bread starts to look dry, add a little extra butter to the skillet.
- Flip carefully with a wide flat spatula to help keep the egg intact.
- For a runnier yolk, cook just until the whites are set.
- For a firmer yolk, cook a little longer.
More Breakfast Recipes:
- Ham and Cheese Oven Omelet
- Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Ham, Egg and Cheese Bake
- Chocolate Chip Waffles
- Mini Ham and Cheese Frittatas
- Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
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Egg In A Hole
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- salt and black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Cut a hole in the middle of each slice of bread using a cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, glass or jar.
- Melt the butter in a large flat skillet over medium heat.
- Place the bread and pieces in the pan and cook for a minute to begin toasting the bread.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and crack an egg in the center of each slice of bread.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the egg whites look about half way cooked.
- Flip the bread and pieces and cook another 1-2 minutes until the eggs are done to your liking and the bread is toasted.
- Season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
CHERYL says
My father used to make this breakfast on Sunday mornings many years ago. He called it "Holy yolks". Not sure if he made up that name, but it was a favorite of all 5 of his children.
Heather Warburton says
Thanks for sharing that! My kids absolutely love them too!