Eggs in a Basket

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    215 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Eggs in a Basket

Eggs in a basket are the perfect breakfast or snack. With just 3 ingredients and a couple of minutes, they're ready to enjoy!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 slices bread any variety
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 eggs
  • salt and black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Butter both sides of each piece of bread with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Using a round cookie cutter (about 2½-inches) or mason jar lid, cut a circle in the center of each piece of bread.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and the centers to the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
  4. Flip the bread over and add the remaining butter into the center of each slice of bread.
  5. Gently crack an egg into the center of each piece of bread and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the egg reaches desired doneness.

Notes

  • Cook the eggs to your desired doneness:
  • soft yolk: 2-3 minutes
  • medium yolk: 4-5 minutes
  • hard yolk: 6-7 minutes

Nutrition Information

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Calories 215 (11%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 260mg (11%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 493IU (10%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 215 11%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 493IU 10%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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