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

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Ingredients for Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon

2 slices country bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons crème fraîche
4 ounces smoked salmon
1 teaspoon capers
1/2 teaspoon thinly sliced red onion
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon?

Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon?

Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon has approximately 488.4 calories per serving, with about 51 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon?

The key ingredients for Egg In A Hole With Smoked Salmon are Country Bread, Unsalted Butter, Eggs, Creme Fraiche, Smoked Salmon, Capers. See the full list with measurements above.