Eggs in a Nest – whether you call it Eggs in a Nest or Egg in a Hole, there’s nothing more delicious than a farm-fresh egg fried inside a slice of buttered bread! Perfect for breakfast or brunch! Recipe reprinted with permission from The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook by Lisa Steele (Harper Horizon, 2022).
Cut a hole in the center of each slice of bread with a 3-inch biscuit cutter, cookie-cutter, or the rim of a medium-sized drinking glass.
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Place 2 slices of the bread, plus the circle cutouts, in the pan and cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the bread over.
Carefully break 1 egg into each hole of the bread.
Cover the pan and cook until the whites are set, about 1 minute. Continue to cook until the yolk is done to your liking.
Remove from the pan, arrange on plates, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped chives and drizzle with hot sauce, if desired. Serve with the bread cutouts on the side.
Notes
Recipe reprinted with permission from The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook (affiliate link) by Lisa Steele (Harper Horizon, 2022).