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Egg in a Hole Cheese Sandwich

A quick and satisfying breakfast or brunch sandwich featuring an egg cooked directly into a hole in bread, layered with cream cheese and a slice of cheese, then pan-fried to perfection.

WesternBreakfastTotal 10 min1 servingsEasy~650 kcal

Ingredients

  • Butter1 tablespoon
  • Thick-cut bread slices (with holes cut from center)2
  • Large eggs2
  • Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
  • Cream cheese2 tablespoons
  • Sliced cheese1 slice

Method

  1. 1

    Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Place the two bread slices (with holes) into the pan.

  3. 3

    Crack one egg into the hole of each bread slice.

  4. 4

    Season the eggs with black pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the egg whites are mostly set and the bread is golden brown on the bottom.

  6. 6

    Carefully flip both bread slices.

  7. 7

    On one of the cooked bread slices, spread the cream cheese evenly.

  8. 8

    Place the slice of cheese on top of the cream cheese.

  9. 9

    Place the second bread slice (egg-side up) on top of the cheese to form a sandwich.

  10. 10

    Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted to your liking.

  11. 11

    Remove the sandwich from the pan, cut in half, and serve immediately.

Prep 3 min · Cook 7 min

Tips

  • Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut clean holes in the bread.
  • Adjust cooking time for the eggs to achieve your desired yolk runniness.
  • Any type of sturdy bread can be used, such as sourdough or whole wheat.

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