Easy Eggs in a Hole Recipe ~ Simple & Delicious
Looking for a super speedy way to jazz up your everyday staples? Check this out! It’s a breeze to transform plain bread and eggs into an incredibly tasty treat that you’ll love: this easy egg in a hole recipe is sure to please!
Eggs in a Hole is the ideal choice for a delightful breakfast, dinner, or just whenever you’re craving something unique.
You only need three simple ingredients: eggs, slices of bread, and butter or ghee. That’s all there is to it!!!

Eggs in a Hole Recipe
In our family, we affectionately refer to them as Warnberger eggs, but feel free to give them any name you choose!
Some people might call them Eggs in a Hole, but we’re all about those Warnberger Eggs! And let’s not forget about Eggs in a Basket—there are so many fun names for this deliciously easy dish!
We absolutely loved whipping up these delightful egg in a hole recipes for our family breakfasts or dinners! When the clock was ticking and we needed something both nutritious and fun, this dish became our go-to easy recipe.
Imagine crispy bread with a perfectly cooked egg nestled right in the center—talk about comfort food! We’d gather around the table, ready to enjoy, with each bite bursting with flavor.
The best part? This eggs in a hole recipe allows for creativity! You can use any type of bread you have on hand, from whole grain to sourdough, and top it off with your favorite spices or cheeses. It’s quick to prepare and always brings smiles to the dinner table.
Whether it’s breakfast for dinner or a weekend treat, these scrumptious eggs in a hole never fail to impress. Give it a try—you’ll see why it’s become a cherished family tradition!
Instructions:
Ingredients you’ll need
To get started making this recipe, you’ll first want to gather all your ingredients.
Here is what you’ll need:
4
Fresh Eggs
4
Slices of Bread of your choice
1 Tbsp.
Oil
Double quantities if serving 2 eggs for each person.
Helpful Tips:
- You will also need a glass or cookie cutter about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Line up your slices of bread and cut a round hole in the middle of each slice with a glass or cookie cutter, saving the circles for lids.
- You will also need a glass or cookie cutter about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Line up your slices of bread and cut a round hole in the middle of each slice with a glass or cookie cutter, saving the circles for lids.
- Make sure to grease your griddle or pan with avocado oil, coconut oil or ghee. The heat should be medium, but never medium-high or high. Look at the7 Top Healthiest Oils.
How to Make Eggs in a Hole or Basket!
- Grease your pan or griddle and heat to medium.
- Cut a circle out of each slice of bread, saving the circles for dippers.
- Place slices of bread and the round cutout on the griddle.
- Carefully crack each egg in the center of the bread.
- Cook for about 2 minutes and then gently flip over to cook on the other side.
- Cook to desired doneness.
- Serve each egg in the hole with a round toasted bread topper as shown in the photos.
- Add salsa or ketchup if desired. Enjoy!
Easy Eggs in a Hole Recipe ~ Simple & Delicious
This is an easy way to make a simple meal of eggs and bread!
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 4 Slices Bread
- 1 tbsp Oil Butter, Ghee, Coconut or Avocado Oil
Instructions
- Heat your griddle or skillet on medium.
- Cut a circle out of each slice of bread with a glass or biscuit cutter, saving the circles for dippers.
- Melt butter or ghee on griddle or skillet.
- Place slices of bread with the holes in them and the round cutouts on the griddle.
- Carefully crack each egg right into center hole of each slice of bread.
- Cook for about 2 minutes or until the eggs have set on the bottom and then gently flip over to cook on the other side.
- Flip the rounds of bread over and cook until toasty.
- Serve each Egg in a Hole with a round toasted dipper on top.
- Add salsa or ketchup if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Eggs in a Hole are perfect for breakfast, brunch or anytime you need a quick dinner or meal!
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 366Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 202mgSodium 307mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 3gSugar 10gProtein 10g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate due to variations of ingredients used in recipe.
Whether it is Eggs in a Basket or Eggs in a Hole Toast…this is a super easy yet delicious recipe!

