American-Style Breakfast Toast with Egg in a Hole Recipe
Toast with an egg in the middle of the slice is a classic American movie breakfast – simple, eye-catching and ready in a few minutes. In the USA it’s often made for kids on weekends, cutting hearts or stars out of the bread. It tastes like a mix of toast and a fried egg, but you can conveniently eat it with your hands.
A fun, movie-style American breakfast that combines crispy toast and a fried egg in one neat package you can eat with your hands.
Chef's tips
Use a non-stick pan and medium heat so the bread browns evenly while the egg has time to set without burning the toast. If your eggs are very large, press the bread down slightly around the hole to create a small “wall” that keeps the white from running out.
How to serve
Serve on warm plates with fresh vegetables on the side and extra chives or herbs on top. For a more filling version, add a slice of crispy bacon or ham under the cheese.
Ingredients
- toast bread - 4 slice
- eggs - 4 piece
- butter - 20 g
- cheese - 2 slices
- chives chopped - 1 tablespoon
- salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Preparation
- Place each slice of bread on a board and use a glass or cookie cutter to cut a round hole in the center (keep the cut-out centers).
- Heat half of the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 slices of bread and the 2 cut-out centers and fry for 1–2 minutes, until the bottom is lightly golden.
- Flip the bread to the other side. Carefully crack one egg into each hole, trying not to break the yolk.
- Fry for 3–4 minutes over medium heat, until the white starts to set from the bottom. If you like a firmer yolk, cover the pan with a lid for the last minute.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Place half a slice of cheese on each finished slice of toast so it melts slightly from the heat.
- Sprinkle everything with chopped chives. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread and eggs, using the rest of the butter.
Storage
These toasts are best eaten immediately after frying; if you reheat them later, the bread will lose its crispness and the egg may become overcooked.
This is one of those nostalgic dishes that feels special despite using just a few basic ingredients. It’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings when you want something fun but effortless.
