Paula Deen's Eggs in a Nest
Start your morning with a delicious twist on a classic breakfast favorite with Paula Deen's Eggs in a Nest! This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients like bread, eggs, and butter into a comforting, golden-brown treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfectly toasted bread cradles tender, sunny-side-up eggs in its center, seasoned with just the right amount of salt and pepper for a simple yet flavorful meal. Ready in under 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy mornings or a cozy brunch at home. Pair the crispy, buttery bread cut-outs with the runny yolks for the ultimate dipping experience! Whether you're cooking for yourself or a loved one, this classic dish is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Bread slices
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Lay your bread slices flat on a cutting board. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass to cut out a circular hole in the center of each slice. Set aside both the bread slices and the cut-out circles.
Step 2
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
Step 3
Place the bread slices, along with the cut-out circles, in the skillet. Toast gently for about 1-2 minutes on one side until lightly golden.
Step 4
Flip the bread slices and toasted circles to the other side. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, letting it melt under the bread slices.
Step 5
Crack one egg into each hole in the center of the bread slices.
Step 6
Season each egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 7
Cover the skillet with a lid to help the egg cook evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain runny. If you prefer fully cooked yolks, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Carefully remove the bread slices and toasted circles from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate.
Step 9
Serve immediately, using the toasted circles as a delicious dipping companion for the eggs.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (186.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 496.9 |
| Total Fat 34.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 437.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1153.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.9g | |
| Protein 17.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 84.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 139.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 217.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories