Description
This gourmet egg toastie, also known as egg-in-a-hole, is elevated with the rich, meaty flavor of duck fat for a truly indulgent breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 slice of sturdy bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta, not too thinly sliced)
- 2 heaped teaspoons of duck fat
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Use a cookie cutter to remove the center of the slice of bread, creating a hole.
- Heat 1 heaped teaspoon of duck fat in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the bread in the pan and fry on one side for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Turn the bread over and add the remaining teaspoon of duck fat to the pan.
- Gently crack an egg into the hole in the bread.
- Cook for a few minutes, then cover the pan with a lid and remove it from the heat. Allow the egg to cook in the residual heat until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a sturdy bread like sourdough or ciabatta to prevent the egg from leaking. Serve with roasted tomatoes, crispy bacon, or smoked salmon for a more substantial meal. For a vegetarian option, pair with smashed avocado and homemade ricotta or labneh. Store any leftover duck fat in the refrigerator for future use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toastie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 210