Egg in a Nest is a classic breakfast. This quick, 2-ingredient skillet recipe is just a sunny-side-up egg fried right inside the hole of a piece of toast, making a delicious and simple morning meal.
This quick skillet meal comes together in just minutes.
Simply cut a small hole out of your bread slice, toast it in a buttered or oiled pan, and crack an egg right into the center!
Cook until the egg white is set and the yolk is cooked to your liking.
Flip over halfway and cook the other side if you prefer a firm yolk.
It's a healthy, comforting way to start your morning!
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What is needed to make eggs in a nest?
eggs
bread (any kind that can be sliced)
seasonings, spices (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What kind of bread works best for egg in a nest?
Any sturdy sliced bread works well, including white, whole-wheat, sourdough, or multigrain bread. Choose a slice that's thick enough to hold the egg without falling apart.
How do I make the hole in the bread?
Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a small glass to cut a hole in the center of the bread. Make sure the hole is large enough for the egg to fit comfortably.
Can I cook the egg in the center without flipping it?
Yes. For a sunny-side-up egg, cover the skillet briefly with a lid after adding the egg. This helps the top of the egg cook while the bottom of the bread gets toasted.
Can I make egg in a nest with different types of eggs?
Yes. You can cook the egg to your preferred doneness. For a runnier yolk, cook it for less time; for a firmer yolk, leave it in the skillet longer.
What can I serve with egg in a nest?
Egg in a hole is delicious on its own, but you can serve it with fresh fruit, avocado, tomatoes, potatoes, or your favorite breakfast sides.
Can I use the piece of bread cut from the center?
Yes! Don't throw it away. Toast the small bread round in the skillet alongside the egg in a hole and serve it with your breakfast.
Are eggs healthy?
For many years eggs were considered a source of high cholesterol and a possible cause of heart disease, and people were warned against them and recommended to have only a few per week in their diets.
It is true that one large egg yolk has 200 mg of cholesterol. However, the additional nutrients that eggs contain may actually help LOWER the risk of heart disease by raising the "good" cholesterol in one's body.
Eggs are high in protein and filling but low in calories. They have nutritional value and contain a large variety of vitamins as well as some antioxidants.
The color of the yolk depends on the diet of the hen, and different types of chickens may lay different colored eggs; white or brownish.
Egg white consists primarily of approximately 90 percent water and contains almost no fat or carbohydrates.
The yolk of a new egg is firm, but then it absorbs water from the egg white, which causes it to increase in size and become loose.
You may be surprised to know that raw egg white is sometimes used in the preparation of vaccines.
Many people believe that since eggs are found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket, and very frequently near the dairy section, they are also dairy.
Nonetheless, eggs are NOT DAIRY. You CANNOT milk a chicken!
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Egg in a Nest
Easy and delicious, sunny side up eggs fried in the center of toast.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread, any kind
- 2 eggs (medium or large)
- salt and pepper, optional
- other spices, optional
Instructions
- Cut 2-inch-diameter holes in both slices of bread.
- Place both on medium heat in a suitable-sized frying pan.
- Toast one side, then flip.
- Crack an egg in each of the holes and cook until the eggs are ready. *
- Top with salt and pepper or other spices as desired
Notes
*Then flip and cook for a minute if you want a solid egg.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 136Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 337mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 8g
