In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Tear a 1 and 1/2-inch hole out of the center of each piece of bread. Tilt the skillet so the melted butter covers the surface of the pan. Place each slice of bread next to each other in the skillet. Crack eggs, one at a time, into the hole in the center of the bread.

After about 3 minutes, flip the bread and cook on the other side until the egg has set. Slide onto a plate and serve.


My mom used to make this for me when I was little. Great with ketchup!

Mr Breakfast would like to thank ks3398 for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

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From Psychosinger

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

My kids sometimes request this for days straight, but just change the sides and it's good! Great breakfast and sometimes, even a better dinner!

Comment submitted: 2/20/2013 (#15203)



From ayeletseed (Team Breakfast Member)

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

This is a very good breakfast. I have it almost every weekend.

Comment submitted: 11/15/2012 (#14841)



From Tina

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I used to make this for my son and daughter when they were little. My son would always request it when he was older. Comfort food at its best!

Comment submitted: 9/1/2012 (#14333)



From sanderson

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

This is delicious recipe! Mmmm! Thanks for the idea.

Comment submitted: 6/4/2012 (#14009)



From Indiana Lady

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I had this for the first time while visiting my son and his wife in New Lenox, IL I ordered mozzarella cheese with it. Oh my gosh! It was so good.

Comment submitted: 6/1/2012 (#14000)



From Shell E.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Wonderful and yummy. Reminded me a of being a kid when my grandmother would make it.

Comment submitted: 5/28/2012 (#13965)



From Komposer (Team Breakfast Member)

I grew up eating these. My dad used to call them Roy Rogers Eggs. I guess he made them on the show once. They are still nostalgic for me. For extra yumminess, butter the bread before frying them.

Comment submitted: 5/20/2012 (#13928)



From Big J.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

This is good with just regular white sandwich bread.

Comment submitted: 5/18/2012 (#13916)



From Necker I.

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

One of my favorite breakfasts growing up and as an adult. Mine never turn out as pretty as your picture. But, they always tastes great. Plus, it's crazy easy to make.

Comment submitted: 5/12/2012 (#13901)



From craziness

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Yeah! Love this and it's so easy too.

Comment submitted: 5/6/2012 (#13878)



From Michelle

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Delicious recipe! When done, I flip it back to the egg side up and place a piece of American cheese on the top. It's so good and fast.

Comment submitted: 5/2/2012 (#13867)



From Toastfiend (Team Breakfast Member)

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

My father used to make this for me when I was a kid and called them "a**holes on toast". We'd laugh. I had a weird childhood.

Comment submitted: 4/25/2012 (#13840)



From Mark

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

My mom called this "Egyptian-eyed" sandwiches. I think it was from an Abbot & Costello movie, where they made them; and called them that. I still make them 50 years later!

Comment submitted: 4/6/2012 (#13754)



From seamus

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

Our family term was always "Egg in a Basket".

Comment submitted: 3/16/2012 (#13683)



From maggie

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

My kids request this every Saturday now. It's easy to make so they usually get what they want. I have my oldest crack her own egg into the hole and she loves being part of the cooking process.

Comment submitted: 3/9/2012 (#13650)



From KC

I agree with Carletta - this is commonly referred to as a 'Bird Nest'.

Comment submitted: 1/16/2012 (#13439)



From Faith

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

I love this recipe over veggies in the morning. The egg bursts over the savory veggies and makes the perfect sauce. You can also bake these, but watch out because the eggs can get rubbery if in the oven for too long.

Comment submitted: 11/15/2011 (#13190)



From reggiegirl

Recipe Rating (out of 5):

My mom made this for me and now I make it for my kids. It's a family classic and we LOVE it!

Comment submitted: 9/29/2011 (#12947)



From carletta betz (Team Breakfast Member)

My mom called this "birds nest". Instead of bread she made french toast with the hole/egg in the middle of the french toast. I remember it fondly.

Comment submitted: 3/28/2011 (#12364)



From shell33

Great recipe! Very Tasty!

Comment submitted: 1/30/2011 (#12028)



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