I remember the room as if I'm standing in it right now. The window-filled wall, with the sun beaming in. The sewing machine topped tables, lining the walls. The little "u" shaped kitchen. Two stoves. One sink. Stacks of plates. Large tables to dine at. This was our home economics classroom. This is where I learned my first, basic recipes...including how to make toad in the hole. This recipe is one of the many easy healthy breakfast recipes for families I've shared over the years.
Toad in a hole. Toad in the hole. Eggs in a basket. Hen in a nest. What do you call the simple breakfast dish where a fresh egg is baked inside a slice of bread? Whatever you call it, there is no denying that this is a great starter recipe for kids. It's like magic how the egg stays contained inside the slice of bread - it seems almost impossible. With a side of fruit salad, this rustic dish makes for a balanced, healthy meal. This is a recipe that a kids build not only their skills, but their understanding of healthy eating, on.
Depending on the age of your child, they can take on making the entire dish, or simply play the role of the observer. At a minimum, let your child crack the egg...what kid doesn't love cracking an egg?
Toad in the Hole Recipe
2 pieces of bread
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
salt and pepper
¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
siracha
chopped, cooked bacon
cookie cutter
If you prefer your eggs “over easy”, flip the toast and egg over, continue to cook for another 30 seconds.
Kid Made Toad in a Hole
Ingredients
- 2 pieces of bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon siracha
- 1 slice chopped cooked bacon
- cookie cutter
Instructions
- Use a cookie cutter to cut a hole in the middle of the bread. Use any cookie cutter that you like. Have fun with a silly shape or stick to a traditional circle. Be certain that the cookie cutter doesn’t cut into the crust of the bread or the egg will leak out.
- Crack one egg into a small bowl. Cracking the egg into a bowl, and not directly into the pan, is a little trick that ensures you don’t get any broken egg shells in your finished dish.
- Melt butter in a small skillet, over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, place the bread into the pan. Let the bread toast for a moment.
- Pour the egg into the open space in the bread. Be careful not to break the yolk. Let the egg cook until it changes from being transluscent to opaque. If you like your eggs “sunny side up” then serve your egg now.
- If you prefer your eggs “over easy”, flip the toast and egg over, continue to cook for another 30 seconds.
- Transfer the toad in the hole to the plate. Serve topped with shredded cheese, chopped bacon or siracha.
Notes
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