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• Ingredients
• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Making Traditional Eggs in a Basket
• Method 2 of 3: Fry eggs in a basket
• Method 3 of 3: Eggs in a basket, low in carbohydrates
• Tips

Eggs in a basket is a handy way to fry eggs in a slice of bread. This recipe is known by many names, but whatever you call it, this is a tasty and fun way to get your breakfast protein down quickly. Even picky eaters will enjoy this!

• Prep (Traditional): 3-5 minutes
• Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
• Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Traditional Eggs in a basket

• 1 egg
• 1 slice of bread
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• salt, pepper, paprika and other spices (optional)

Fried Algae in a basket

• 4 eggs
• 4 slices of bread
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• baguette or a baguette (optional)
• salt, pepper, paprika and other spices (optional)
• cheese (optional)

Light Eggs in a basket

• 10-12 fresh Brussels sprouts
• 1 sweet potato / sweet potato
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 cup kale or spinach (optional)
• 15 broccoli or cauliflower florets (optional)
• cheese (optional)
• salt, pepper, paprika and other spices (optional)

To step

Method 1 of 3: Making Traditional Eggs in a Basket

1. Cut a hole in a slice of bread. Cut a hole about 5 cm in diameter in the center of the loaf. You can also cut a square into the bread with a knife.
   • Choose any bread you like. White, sweet, sourdough, baguette, rye bread - anything you love will make it a great meal.
   • You can make a hole with a glass, a jug, or a cutter. Press it into the slice of bread and you should then be able to easily remove the cut piece.
   • To make this a surprise for kids, you can also use fun cookie cutters to cut out the shape in the middle. Then they can also use the cut piece of bread to dip in the egg yolk.
   • For a romantic breakfast, use a heart shaped cutter. If you don't have a cutter, try cutting a heart out of the slice of bread yourself with a knife.
2. Bake the bread. Put butter in the frying pan. As the butter melts, spread some more butter on both sides of the bread as well. Now put the bread in the pan. Bake the bread on a medium heat until it starts to brown. Turn the bread over. Let the bread bake until it is golden brains.
   • Spread some butter on the cut piece of bread and bake it together with the egg for an extra treat. Often it is also dipped in the egg yolk.
   • You can also use vegetable oil, coconut oil, or grape seed oil instead of butter.
3. Add the egg. Before you put the egg in the hole, put an extra knob of butter in the hole of the bread. Break the egg above the hole.
   • If you want less white in the egg, separate the white from the yolk. Put the egg yolk in the hole and add small amounts of egg white. This way the egg will cook faster.
   • Add ham or bacon to the egg, a slice of cheese on top of the bread, or add spices such as salt, pepper or paprika to vary.
4. Fry the egg. Let the egg fry for an additional one or two minutes. Then turn the bread over so that the other side is baked. Make sure the egg whites are fully cooked. It should not be thin or wobble.
   • Before turning the bread and egg, lift the bread with a spatula. Make sure the egg has set and is starting to brown before flipping it over. The egg will stick to the bread when it is ready.
   • If you prefer less firm eggs, shorten the cooking time. If you like hard eggs, cook them longer.
   • Put some more fat on the uncooked side before turning it over to make sure it doesn't stick.
   • If you prefer, you can season it with salt and pepper, or even paprika and other spices, while browning the egg on both sides.
5. Serve the egg. Place the Eggs in a basket on a plate. You can eat it with a knife and fork or as a piece of toast.

Method 2 of 3: Fry eggs in a basket

1. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C. Butter ramekins or a muffin tin, or cover with parchment paper.
2. Put the bread in the ramekins. Butter the bread on both sides and place in the ramekins or muffin tin. Gently press them into the ramekins, folding the edges over each other.
   • Because this recipe is baked in the oven and not in the pan, it is a healthier variant with fewer calories. To ensure that it contains even fewer calories and is healthier, use wholemeal bread that is less fat.
   • To make it even lighter, don't put butter on the bread. You put it in the ramekins like this.
   • Another variation is cutting a hole in a baguette, instead of putting the bread in ramekins. Frying eggs in a baguette is not a healthy, low-calorie choice.
3. Fry the eggs. Break an egg into any ramekin or muffin tin. Place it in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the egg white has set. If you would like harder proteins, fry the eggs longer.
4. Remove them from the oven. After the ramekins or muffin tin have cooled, remove from the oven and place the sandwiches on plates. Loosen the buns with a knife if it is stuck.
   • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika or garlic to taste. Other toppings options include cheese, bacon or ham, tomatoes or avocado.

Method 3 of 3: Eggs in a basket, low in carbohydrates

1. Sauté the vegetables. Cut the fresh Brussels sprouts in half or in small pieces. Grate or cut a sweet potato (yam) into small slices. Sauté the vegetables in coconut oil, about 3-5 minutes.
   • Add seasonings, if desired. Salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, curry powder, chili powder or whatever you like.
   • For the low-carb version, use vegetables instead of bread. Choose two vegetables with different nutritional value. Take Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach or other favorite vegetables.
2. Prepare the eggs. Reduce heat and make holes in the vegetables for the eggs. Break an egg or two into the dimples. Cover the pan and let it cook. The eggs are steamed in about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the eggs until they are cooked as you prefer.
3. Serve it up. Use a spatula to remove the egg and vegetables from the pan and place on a plate. Sprinkle with herbs and spices as desired.
   • You can also stir some grated cheese or bacon into the vegetables while cooking, or place it on top. If you do this, make sure that the cheese and bacon are of good, organic quality and without nitrate.

Tips

• Keep some butter on hand to be able to add it during cooking if necessary.
• Toast the cut piece of bread while you fry the eggs. With this you can dip deliciously in the egg yolk.
• You can top this dish in different ways for extra flavor. Some tasty examples are grated cheese, chili sauce, garlic sauce, tomato slices, fruit, syrup, spices, ham or bacon.
• A slightly healthier and faster version: toast the bread and bake the egg immediately afterwards.
• Once you have put the egg in the hole, it takes time to penetrate the bread through the preparation process. If you try to turn it over too quickly, the egg will just fall out and it will become a mess.
• It is best to bake the bread with the egg on a low heat to prevent the toast or butter from burning.
• You can cut the hole into different shapes with a knife or a cutter.