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Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon Recipe

Elevate your breakfast game with this gourmet twist on the classic Egg in a Hole! Perfectly crispy bread cradles a sunny-side-up egg, topped with savory smoked salmon, creamy crème fraîche, briny capers, and tangy red onion. This quick and easy recipe from Real Simple is perfect for a luxurious weekend brunch or a speedy weekday morning treat. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 488.4 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 5.0 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon

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How to Make Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon

  1. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter or shot glass, cut a hole in the center of 2 slices of bread.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Carefully place the bread slices in the skillet. Crack 1 egg into the hole of each slice.
  4. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the egg whites are set.
  5. Remove from skillet and evenly distribute 2 ounces of smoked salmon over each slice.
  6. Top with 1 tablespoon of crème fraîche, 1/2 teaspoon of capers, and 1/4 teaspoon of thinly sliced red onion per slice.
  7. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

64g

Carbs

13g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation For 1 Or 2 Breakfast Eggs Dairy Scandinavian Easy European Eggs Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less