The Meal That Started It All

Do you remember the first recipe you learned how to make?

I was in 5th grade and in home economics class (when we still had the luxury back in the day). Mr. King taught us to make Eggs in a Basket. This dish is two pieces of bread, heavenly toasted, with an egg in the center of each piece. It is buttery, yolk-y, and toast-y perfection.

Here’s my recipe for Eggs in a Basket.

All you need is two pieces of toast, 2 eggs, softened butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the pan to medium heat.

Butter each piece of toast, on both sides. Remove a small hole in each piece, feel free to use a glass or a cookie cutter to cut it out. 

Place the toast in the pan, toast holes included! Let it brown for about 30 seconds and then carefully crack one egg in each piece of toast. Let the egg cook for another 1-2 minutes. 

Carefully flip over the toast and cook for another 2-3 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and delicious, while the egg yolk remains runny.

Remove from the pan and enjoy! I like to top mine with dried chili flakes and smoked paprika. I use the toast holes to sop up any egg yolk on the plate.

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces of bread
• 2 eggs
• Room temperature butter
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat pan to medium heat
2. Butter both sides of the toast
3. Carefully cut out a medium sized hole, either using a glass or cookie cutter
4. Place the toast in the pan and let brown for 30 seconds, including the toast holes!
5. Carefully crack one egg in each piece of toast. Cook for about 1-2 minutes
6. Flip the toast, and toast holes, and brown on the other side, 2-3 minutes
7. Remove from pan and enjoy this little piece of heaven on Earth