Keto Egg in a Hole
Buttery, golden keto toast with an egg fried right in the middle, plus the toasted cut-out rounds for dipping into the yolk. Also called egg in a basket, it is a 10-minute breakfast that kids love.
Nutrition per serving
2 slices with 2 eggs- Net carbs
- 3.8g
- Calories
- 334kcal
- Protein
- 23g
- Fat
- 25g
- Total carbs
- 21 g
- Fiber
- 17 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient (optional ingredients excluded). Brands vary — check your labels if you track closely.
Ingredients
Cheesy (cheddar): Shredded cheddar melts over the toast and around the egg for the last minute, like a grilled cheese with an egg in it.
- When the whites are nearly set, scatter the cheddar over the toast around the yolks, cover again and cook 1 minute more, until melted.
Pesto & parmesan: Basil pesto spread on the bread and a frico-style parmesan crust underneath give it a crisp, garlicky Italian flavor.
- Spread the top side of each slice with pesto and the underside with butter. Sprinkle the parmesan in the hot pan, lay the slices buttered-side down on top so the cheese forms a crisp crust, then continue as directed. Homemade basil pesto is best.
Gluten-free (bell pepper rings): Thick bell pepper rings replace the bread. The eggs set inside sweet, tender pepper rings for a colorful, bread-free breakfast.
- Melt the butter over medium heat and cook the pepper rings 1–2 minutes per side, until just softened. Crack an egg into each ring, pressing the ring down so the white doesn't escape, season, cover and cook 3–4 minutes, until the whites are set.
- Nice to have (optional)
- Also add
- Nice to have (optional)
- Also add
- Nice to have (optional)
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4 slices keto breadleave out - Also add
- Nice to have (optional)
Estimated cost $2.66 for 2 servings ($1.33 each) · how we estimate
Instructions
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Cut a 2½-inch (6 cm) hole from the center of each slice with a round cutter or the rim of a small glass. Keep the rounds.
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Spread both sides of the slices and the rounds thinly with about half the butter.
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Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Lay in the bread and rounds and toast 1–2 minutes, until golden underneath, then flip everything over.
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Drop a small piece of the remaining butter into each hole and crack an egg into it. Season with salt and pepper.
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Cover the pan and cook 3–4 minutes, until the whites are completely set and opaque and the yolks are done to your liking. For over-medium, flip carefully with a wide spatula and cook 30–60 seconds more.
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Serve with the toasted rounds for dipping, sprinkled with chives.
Tips for success
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Keep the heat at medium-low. Keto bread browns faster than wheat bread, and the lid lets the whites set before the toast scorches. - Crack each egg into a small cup first so you can pour it neatly into the hole. If the white runs under the bread, press the slice down lightly with the spatula to seal it.
- Store-bought keto breads vary in carbs, and many contain wheat gluten. A slice of homemade almond flour sandwich bread works just as well.
Nice to have, not needed
- A 2½-inch (6 cm) biscuit cutter makes a neat hole — the rim of a small glass works too.
Storage & meal prep
- Best eaten fresh
Reheat: Best eaten hot from the pan.
Best eaten hot from the pan.
Variations
3 variations, each with its own ingredients and macrosCheesy (cheddar)
FlavorShredded cheddar melts over the toast and around the egg for the last minute, like a grilled cheese with an egg in it.
- + ½ cup sharp cheddar
4.7 g net · 447 kcal · 29 g protein · 34 g fat · ≈$1.70 per serving (+0.9 g net carbs vs the original)
Pesto & parmesan
FlavorBasil pesto spread on the bread and a frico-style parmesan crust underneath give it a crisp, garlicky Italian flavor.
- + 2 tbsp basil pesto
- + ¼ cup finely grated parmesan
4.8 g net · 437 kcal · 27 g protein · 34 g fat · ≈$2.08 per serving (+1 g net carbs vs the original)
Gluten-free (bell pepper rings)
SwapThick bell pepper rings replace the bread. The eggs set inside sweet, tender pepper rings for a colorful, bread-free breakfast.
- + 1 large red or orange bell pepper
- no keto bread
3.7 g net · 263 kcal · 13 g protein · 21 g fat · ≈$0.87 per serving (−0.1 g net carbs vs the original)
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