Cracker Barrel Egg in a Basket Copycat Recipe
User Reviews
5
Cracker Barrel Egg in a Basket Copycat Recipe
Description
The Cracker Barrel Egg in a Basket Copycat Recipe starts with a slice of sourdough bread, from which a circle is cut out using a biscuit cutter or similar tool. Butter is spread on both sides of the bread before it is placed in a hot skillet. The egg is cracked into this cut-out circle, cooking as the bread toasts underneath. Once the bottom of the bread is golden, it is flipped to toast the other side while cooking the egg to the desired doneness.
This dish combines the crisp, buttery texture of toasted sourdough with the soft, slightly runny egg center, seasoned simply with salt and ground black pepper. The technique ensures the egg is held within the bread, making it easy to eat and visually appealing.
It can be served as a breakfast or light brunch option, providing a pleasant mix of bread and egg in every bite. Seasoning with salt and pepper is adjustable to personal taste, and the simplicity of ingredients makes it accessible for different kitchens.
Ingredients
- 1 lice sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg
- salt
- black pepper ground
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Press a small biscuit cutter or juice jar into the sourdough bread slice. Twist slightly to cut a circle in the center of the bread.
- Remove the cut out circle.
- Spread butter on both sides of the bread.
- Place the bread into the pan.
- Crack the egg into the hole.
- When the bread is toasted on the bottom side (it takes about a minute), flip the bread over and allow it to toast on the other side.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
