Eggs in a Basket (Easy Breakfast Idea For Kids!)
If there’s only one thing on the menu for breakfast, it has to be eggs in a basket. My kids go wild for this perfectly cooked egg inside a golden, buttery slice of toast every time. Easy to make and guaranteed satisfaction in the breakfast department!
Out of all the ways to prepare eggs, none is more fun than eggs in basket! There’s something so special and nostalgic about a perfectly fried egg nestled inside crispy, golden, buttery toast. This is by far our favorite breakfast recipe.
I enjoy making eggs in a basket for my kids because it takes me back to my own childhood in a way. I remember my mom making this buttery, toasty goodness after a sleepover or before my early morning swim meets.
This little piece of sunshine is so incredibly delicious and can instantly brighten any morning. Just ask my kids! Get ready for your new favorite way to serve eggs.
why your family will love this eggs in a basket recipe
- Fun – Make it with a simple hole in the toast or a heart cut-out like this one!
- Simple Ingredients
- Easy Balanced Breakfast
- Versatile and Customizable
- Minimal Cleanup
ingredients
To make this easy and delicious eggs in a basket recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
- slices of bread
- butter
- eggs
- salt and pepper
how to make eggs in a basket in 5 steps
- Using a food cutter or the bottom of a small drinking glass, cut out the centers of bread slices. Reserve the center cut-outs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brush on the melted butter to both sides of the toast.
- Add the buttered bread slices and the cut-outs to the hot skillet. Cook until the bread is toasted an light golden-brown on the bottom, 1-2 minutes.
- Flip the bread slices and cut-outs using a spatula. Crack 1 egg into each hole. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the pan and cook until the egg whites are fully set, the yolk is still runny, and the other side of the bread is golden-brown, about 3-4 minutes. (For hard-cooked egg yolks, you will want to cook for 4-5 minutes). Serve immediately.
I hope you enjoy this easy recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes.
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Eggs in a Basket (Easy Breakfast Idea For Kids!)
- DFDairy-Free
- GFGluten-Free
- SFSugar Free
- VGVegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 bread slices
- 2-3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Using a food cutter or the bottom of a small drinking glass, cut out the centers of bread slices. Reserve the center cut-outs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brush on the melted butter to both sides of the toast.
- Add the buttered bread slices and the cut-outs to the hot skillet. Cook until the bread is toasted an light golden-brown on the bottom, 1-2 minutes.
- Flip the bread slices and cut-outs using a spatula. Crack 1 egg into each hole. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the pan and cook until the egg whites are fully set, the yolk is still runny, and the other side of the bread is golden-brown, about 3-4 minutes. (For hard-cooked egg yolks, you will want to cook for 4-5 minutes). Serve immediately.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
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