Egg in A hole Recipe
Meet my go to egg in a hole recipe, golden, crisp toast with a perfectly runny or jammy yolk. I am making it easy for you and share timings for each doneness, the best breads to make egg in a hole. Skillet vs Air Fryer vs oven, and easy twists. There’s also an optional grilled cheese variation for extra melty comfort.
This is also known as: egg in a basket, bird in a nest, one eyed jack Egg-with-Hat. Egg in a Frame. UK Toad in a hole sometimes but that is a different egg preperation made as a sausage in batter bake.
It is basically a Fried Egg toast loaded with cheese, tomatoes and spices inside a piece of toast would taste like? Heaven, I know right! Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe is filling, and finger-licking delicious and wait …the best thing, it is super easy to make!
Why you’ll love This Egg in a Hole Recipe
- 10 minute, one pan breakfast
- Customizable doneness (runny → jammy → set)
- Works on skillet, Air Fryer, oven/sheet pan
- Kid-friendly, vegetarian, budget-friendly
Ingredients
- Bread (2 slices): white sandwich, sourdough, brioche, or whole wheat
- Eggs (2)
- Butter or mayo (1-2 tsp) for browning
- Seasoning: salt, pepper, optional chilli flakes, herbs of your choice
Egg in A hole Recipe in Skillet
- Prep: Butter the outside of both slices. Cut about 2 inch hole in the center.
- Pre toast: Medium heat; toast each side 30–60 sec until lightly golden.
- Add egg: Crack an egg into the hole; cover 30–60 sec just to set whites.
- Flip & finish: Flip gently; cook to your preferred yolk. Serve immediately.
Egg Doneness & Timing Guide
- Runny: cover, 30–45 sec; very brief second side.
- Jammy: cover, 60–75 sec; slightly longer second side.
- Fully set: cover, 90 sec; finish on medium low to avoid scorching.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat 190°C / 375°F. Butter bread; cut the center hole.
- Place a slice in the basket; crack an egg into the hole. Air fry 5–7 min to set whites to preference.
- For extra crisp, air fry 1–2 min more or pan-finish.
Oven and Sheet Pan Method
- Preheat 200°C / 400°F. Line a sheet with parchment; lightly butter bread and cut the hole.
- Set bread on the sheet; crack an egg into the hole
- Bake on the center rack, until whites set to your liking (yolk jiggle = runny).
- For crisper edges, broil 30–60 sec or pan-finish briefly.
Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Hole size matters: too small = overflow; too big = egg spreads thin.
- No burnt toast: pre-toast lightly, then finish lower and slower.
- Flip like a pro: crack the egg close to the pan so it lands centered; use a wide fish spatula.
- Mayo vs butter: mayo browns evenly; butter gives classic flavor. A 50/50 smear works great.
Optional Variations
- Grilled cheese variation (optional): add 1 slice of melty cheese (American/cheddar/havarti). Close with a second slice; grill 1–2 min/side until melted.
- Tomato & herb: thinly sliced tomatoes + parsley or chives .
- Spicy: chilli flakes or a pinch of chaat masala.
Serving & Pairing
Perfect with tomato soup for dipping, a green salad, coffee or masala chai.
Storage & Reheat
Best fresh. If needed, refrigerate up to 1 day. Re-crisp in a skillet 2–3 min/side; avoid microwaving (it toughens yolk and softens crust).
FAQs
Is “toad in the hole” the same as egg in the hole?
No! UK “toad in the hole” is sausages baked in batter whereas egg in the hole is toast with an egg in the center.
Best bread for egg in the hole?
White sandwich or sourdough, sturdy, crisps well, and holds the egg.
How to keep the yolk runny?
Cover 30–45 sec just to set whites, then flip briefly over medium heat.
Can I make Egg in hole in an Air Fryer?
Yes! 190°C / 375°F, 5–7 min to set whites; add 1–2 min for crisper toast.
Can I add cheese?
Yes! add a slice and top with another bread slice for an optional grilled-cheese twist.
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Egg in Hole Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 8 Bread slices
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Tomato
- 4 Cheese Slice
- Salt To Taste
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Make a hole in the centre of a piece of bread. You can use a ring/cookie cutter to make the hole.
- Add butter in a pan and place the bread (cut-side ) on it. Crack an egg on the hole of the bread and cook for about 2 minutes. Keep the heat medium and cook the bread until it is light brown.Add salt to taste.
- When the bread is light brown, carefully take it out on a plate.
- Now, add some more butter on the same pan and put the other bread slice on it. (This slice is not cut) Add cheese slice and top it with tomatoes. Sprinkle salt, dried parsley and black pepper on the tomatoes.
- Carefully put the egg side bread on top of the other bread slice that is full of cheeses and tomatoes. Flip the bread and toast for 2 minutes.
- Take it out on a plate and serve the grilled cheese hot.
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This egg in the hole sandwich tasted so delicious and yummy. I will add it to my frequent breakfast recipe now.
One of the easy and tasty egg recipes. Thank you, Mam!
Very tasty recipe! Loved it.
I love how well cooked all the ingredients were, that made it so delicious. Big Thumbs up!