Description
Comfort meets creativity in this egg in a hole breakfast sandwich, blending crispy toast and perfectly cooked eggs with melted cheese and savory bacon. Breakfast enthusiasts will relish this classic morning delight that promises delicious satisfaction in every single bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices thick-sliced brioche bread
- 5 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar & mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Components:
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick or 56 grams) butter
Instructions
- Arrange bacon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Massage with brown sugar and dust with red pepper flakes. Roast at 400F (200C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Using a 3-inch round cutter, create a precise circular opening in each brioche slice, removing the center portion.
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Gently place bread slices into the pan and carefully crack an egg into each cutout. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook eggs for 1-2 minutes until whites begin to set. Carefully flip bread slices to cook opposite side, maintaining a runny or firm yolk based on preference.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over each bread slice and layer with caramelized bacon strips. Allow cheese to melt and eggs to reach desired consistency.
- Unite the two bread slices, forming a decadent sandwich. Cut diagonally and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese is gooey.
Notes
- Customize bread type by using whole wheat, gluten-free, or sourdough for different dietary preferences and flavor profiles.
- Swap butter with olive oil or coconut oil for a healthier cooking alternative that still provides excellent crispy texture.
- Control egg doneness by adjusting cooking time – shorter for runny yolks, longer for firmer eggs to suit individual taste preferences.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing bacon with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, or plant-based bacon alternatives for added nutrition and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 1243 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1630 mg
- Fat: 101 g
- Saturated Fat: 49 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 44 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 56 g
- Cholesterol: 620 mg