Egg In The Hole

Ingredients

• 2 slices bread – center cut out with a 2–2.5 in round (reserve cutouts)
• 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper – freshly ground

Instructions

1. Use a 2–2.5 in round cutter or the rim of a glass to punch a hole in the center of each slice of bread; reserve the cutouts.
2. Melt the unsalted butter in a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium heat until foaming, about 1 minute.
3. Add the bread and the cutouts to the skillet; cook until the underside is lightly golden, 1–2 minutes.
4. Flip the bread. Crack the eggs, one into each hole, and season the tops with the salt and black pepper.
5. Cook until the egg whites are mostly set and the bread edges are golden, 2–3 minutes; cover the skillet for the last 1–2 minutes for set tops, or flip each toast gently and cook 30–60 seconds more for over-easy.
6. Transfer to plates with the toasted cutouts and serve immediately.