Egg-in-the-Hole

This is one of my kids current favorite weekend breakfast requests. It is really easy to make and looks really fun and fancy!

I serve it with home fries and any steamed vegetables to add a bit of green to the plate.

This recipe is from the Food Network Kitchens stockpile.

Serves 1

Ingredients:

1 slice sourdough, potato, or wheat bread

1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large egg

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pinch paprika, optional

METHOD:

• Cut a 2-inch round from the center of the bread, reserving the round.
• Melt a nut size bit of butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the slice of bread and the round in skillet and toast lightly, about 1 minute.
• Crack the egg into the hole and season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining the rest of the butter as needed to brown and crisp the toast.
• Flip the egg and round, season with salt and pepper.
• Cook another 2 minutes for a runny yolk, or slightly longer for a set egg.
• Transfer egg-in-the-hole to a plate and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
• Serve, and use the toasted round for dipping into the yolk.