Egg In The Nest Recipe

This 18th-century recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Kids adore the fun presentation of an egg cooked perfectly in a crispy bread nest. Simple to make, this delightful breakfast is ready in minutes and perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick weekday morning meal. Try it – you might just love it as much as the kids!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 347.6 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Egg In The Nest

  • 2 slices bread (any kind, but sourdough or a hearty bread works best)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped

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How to Make Egg In The Nest

  1. Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook in a medium-heat skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
  2. Using a small bowl or cookie cutter, carefully cut out a circle from the center of each slice of bread, creating a nest.
  3. Place the bread slices (with the center cut out) into the skillet with the bacon grease.
  4. Crack one egg into each bread nest.
  5. Cook the eggs to your desired doneness: sunny-side up, over easy, or over medium. For a fully cooked egg, cover the pan for a minute or two.
  6. While the eggs cook, place the bread circles you cut out into the skillet to toast lightly. Flip them halfway through to brown both sides.
  7. Once the eggs are cooked, carefully remove the Egg in the Nest from the pan.
  8. Top with the crispy bacon and serve immediately.
  9. Enjoy this simple yet charming breakfast that's sure to be a family favorite!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

42g

Carbs

4g