eggs in a basket
This is an old Irish/Catholic recipe
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 - white or wheat bread slices with a hole cut in the middle
- 1/2 cup grated chedder cheese, or cheese you prefer
- 1/2 stick butter
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make eggs in a basket
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Step 1In heavy pan or dutch skillet melt butter on medim heat. When melted, add the sliced bread and let brown in butter for about 3 minutes. Crack each egg separately and place in the hole in each bread slice, and season with salt and pepper, Cook for about 5 minutes. Turn each egg basket over with spatula, and cook about 2 more minutes, adding the cheese on the side that is up, around the egg. Turn heat off, add lid for about 1 minute to melt the cheese. This is a good and quick breakfast by itself, or you can add sausage or bacon with juice.
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