Egg in a Bagel Hole
Ali Slagle
Photo by James Ransom
- Serves
- 2
- Prep Time
- 5 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 Minutes
Better than the sum of its parts because 1. the bagel gets griddled 2. one bagel feeds two people 3. it's a toad in a hole.
Ingredients
- 1 bagel
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 eggs
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Directions
- Step 1
Cut the bagel in half. If the hole isn't very big—ie, you can't imagine a yolk fitting in it—tear out some of the bagel around it. You could also use a biscuit cutter or cup to cut out a perfectly round center.
- Step 2
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Place the bagel, inside down, on the skillet.
- Step 3
Crack one egg into a little bowl (or a container with a spout) and gently transfer the egg to the middle of the bagel. It might run out a bit; that's okay. Season the egg with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Cover the skillet and let the toad cook for about 3 minutes, or until the egg is done to your liking. Using a spatula, transfer it to a plate and repeat with the other bagel half.