Egg in a Hole

Egg in a Hole, also known as Egg in a Basket, is a simple breakfast dish made by frying an egg inside a hole cut from a slice of bread. The typical ingredients are bread, an egg, and butter or oil for frying. It is a classic comfort food, particularly popular in American and British home cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of protein from the egg and carbohydrates from the bread, with fat coming from the cooking butter or oil. A single serving typically contains around 250-350 calories, providing key nutrients like protein, B vitamins, and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	350 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2 mg
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg
Selenium	12 mcg

Per 1 serving (1 slice bread + 1 egg, ~100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is culturally fascinating for its many regional names, such as 'Toad in the Hole' (though that can also refer to a different dish) and 'One-Eyed Jack.' Nutritionally, it's a clever way to create a more substantial and balanced meal from two very basic pantry staples.