Kids Can Make: Cheesy Eggs-in-the-Hole with Bacon

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   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Fry the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes.

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   Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain; when cool enough to handle, crumble.

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   Add the butter to the hot pan to melt with the rendered bacon fat; set aside.

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   Cut a piece from the center of each slice of bread using a 2 1/2-inch round or other decorative 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter (star, flower, heart).

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   Brush the slices and cutouts with the butter-bacon fat mixture and transfer them to a plate.

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   Toast 2 slices of bread and 2 cutouts in the skillet over medium heat until browned on one side, about 1 minute.

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   Crack an egg into each hole and sprinkle each toast with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan; cook 2 minutes.

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   Flip the slices and cutouts, season with salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes for a runny yolk or slightly longer for a set egg.

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    Repeat with the remaining bread slices, cutouts, eggs and Parmesan.

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    Transfer each egg-in-the-hole to a plate and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

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    Serve with the toasted cutouts, for dipping in the yolk.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.