Egg-in-a-Hole

1. 1

   Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut a hole in the middle of bread.

2. 2

   Reserve the removed portion to toast, if desired.

3. 3

   Break egg into a teacup.

4. 4

   Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, or over a medium-hot grill, for about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add butter.

6. 6

   When butter stops foaming, place bread in pan and reduce heat to medium.

7. 7

   Cook 3 minutes and flip over.

8. 8

   Gently tip egg into hole.

9. 9

   Sprinkle salt and pepper over egg and cook 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Carefully flip egg and bread over, and cook for another 30 to 40 seconds, until egg is cooked just over-easy.

11. 11

    Transfer to a plate and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.