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Mexi Eggs-In-A-Hole

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Quick Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

What You Need

2
Tbsp. butter, room temperature
4
round slices whole grain country bread
4
LARGE EGGS
1/4
cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (1 oz.)
1/4
cup fire-roasted salsa

Here’s How

  1. SPREAD butter evenly on both sides of bread slices. CUT a circle from center of each slice, using a 2 to 3-inch round cutter.
  2. PLACE 2 bread slices in large nonstick skillet with ovenproof handle, then heat to medium. BREAK AND SLIP an egg into center of each slice. COOK until bottoms of eggs are set, 2 to 3 minutes; gently turn over. COOK until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. SPRINKLE 1 Tbsp. cheese onto each bread slice. BROIL 4 inches from heat just until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. REPEAT to cook remaining eggs. SERVE with salsa.

Video Demonstration

Enjoy

Insider Info

  • Centers can be cut from bread slices using a glass with a 2 to 3-inch diameter.
  • Bread centers can be pan-toasted separately and eaten along with eggs-in-a-hole.
  • To make handle ovenproof, wrap it completely in aluminum foil.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

Excellent Source: protein and choline

Good Source: vitamin A, folate and iron

calories: 223
total fat: 14g
saturated fat: 7g
polyunsaturated fat: 2g
monounsaturated fat: 4g
cholesterol: 209mg
sodium: 304mg
carbohydrates: 13g
dietary fiber: 2g
protein: 11g
vitamin A: 548.9IU
vitamin D: 45.3IU
folate: 43.2mcg
calcium: 94.5mg
iron: 1.5mg
choline: 133.8mg

vitamin C: 0mg
vitamin E: 1.1IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 3g
potassium: 134.3mg
magnesium: 26.4mg
selenium: 24.0mcg
phosphorus: 160.0mg
vitamin B12: 0.5mcg
vitamin K: 1.0mcg
vitamin B6: 0.2mg
copper: 0.1mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: 0.1mg
manganese: 0.5mg
zinc: 1.1mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: 0.3mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: 3.0mg
omega 3: 0.1g
omega 6: 1.4g

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