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Mexi Eggs-In-A-Hole

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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

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.
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.

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: 219
total fat: 14g
saturated fat: 7g
polyunsaturated fat: 1g
monounsaturated fat: 4g
cholesterol: 234mg
sodium: 321mg
carbohydrates: 13g
dietary fiber: 2g
protein: 10g
vitamin A: 522.2IU
vitamin D: 17.5IU
folate: 54.4mcg
calcium: 89.8mg
iron: 1.8mg
choline: 126.9mg

vitamin C: .1mg
vitamin E: 1.1IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 3.77g
potassium: 125.6mg
magnesium: 19.9mg
selenium: 23.6mcg
phosphorus: 143.0mg
vitamin B12: .7mcg
vitamin K: 1.2mcg
vitamin B6: .1mg
copper: .1mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: .1mg
manganese: .4mg
zinc: .9mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .3mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: 1.2mg
omega 3: .1g
omega 6: 1.1g