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Egg in a Bagel Hole
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Christine C.
February 27, 2023
We had half bagel left this morning (Killer Dave's Epic Seeded Bagel) so I tried this. The egg was to big for the hole, but it really doesn't matter. I topped it with 1/2 and avocado and baby greens, California style. A California Toad in a Hole!
m.e.h.music___
March 10, 2022
So delicious!!! Fluffy bagel on inside and crisp on underneath. Will be making this so often!!
Lisa J.
February 23, 2021
This was so simple and so insanely good. I might cut back on the butter just a tad next time.
Lisa J.
February 23, 2021
This was simple and insanely good. I might cut back on the butter just a tad next time.
Jane
February 15, 2016
Do you cut it in half through the width (cutting the hole in half and making two halves) or lengthwise (how you would cut it if you were making a sandwich)? Please make that more clear in the recipe. Overall, a great recipe and a lovely breakfast!
susan G.
February 15, 2016
Make a horizontal cut so there's a hole for the egg. The photo is worth a thousand words.
Hayley
January 24, 2016
You definitely have to flip the bagel with the egg inside half way through the 3 minutes, or the egg will not cook thoroughly.
Phishstyx
March 6, 2016
Maybe your stove and/or pan is unusually efficient: If the bagel is burning before the egg is done, please try a lower heat. Covering the pan as instructed, is sufficient to cook the top of the egg, even if you like the yolk cooked to powder.
Liz C.
December 31, 2015
I see this recipe is on your 2015 Razzies. This is a really great recipe, I'm sorry I didn't comment! I did have to flip it to cook it properly and I cracked the egg right into the pan to reduce dirty dishes. This works particularly well with Montreal bagels because they have big holes.
Judeth
December 1, 2015
Oh yeah!!
Definitely need more bagels and eggs!
I think hitting it under the
broiler next time
But oh, so good!
Definitely need more bagels and eggs!
I think hitting it under the
broiler next time
But oh, so good!
Katie S.
December 1, 2015
One of my breakfast favorites with one minor change: I cut thebagel into three slices instead of in half, like this http://www.momskitchenhandbook.com/uncategorized/egg-in-a-bagel-breakfast/ I prefer the bread-to-bagel ratio a bit better. Either way, though delicious!
Lori S.
November 30, 2015
I tried it this morning and after about 5 minutes the top was not even close to being set. I ended up having to flip it to cook the top, which worked OK except that the point was to not have to flip it. Maybe I just underestimated the volume of the egg and should have cut out a bigger hole for it. It tasted great so I'll definitely try it again!
Ali S.
November 30, 2015
Hi Lori: Another solution is to stick the pan under the broiler. I've had to do that from time to time when volume is a problem. Hope next time fares better!
Lori S.
December 1, 2015
I probably would have thought of the broiler if I hadn't been trying it so early in the morning! Next time I'll finish my coffee before I start cooking :)
Andrew
December 7, 2015
I agree, it just doesn't work. The top ends up being raw egg whites, gross. I had to flip it and allow it to cook another minute or so. I also tried expanding the hole, etc.
Dinah
November 29, 2015
My mom always likes the middle completely taken out of the bagel. Perhaps a different take on it to try...
Steve P.
November 29, 2015
This is a great idea. I do basically the same thing with hash browns and call it "egg in a nest."
Daniel M.
November 17, 2015
I did this exact recipe like a year ago on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNcYug6EQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNcYug6EQ4
Edmond
November 17, 2015
toad?
gofinsc
November 17, 2015
Haven't you seen a toad peeking out from a flower pot or from leaves? Looks a lot like this.
Barry B.
November 29, 2015
Slightly obtuse reference to a British mainstay, Toad in the Hole, which are roasted bangers (English sausages) cooked in Yorkshire pudding.
gofinsc
November 17, 2015
If it's okay if the egg runs out of the bagel, why not just drop it out of the shell onto the bagel? Should be a big enough target. Also, you should be able to do both halves at the same time. But if somebody likes cooked yolks, like at my house, putting the first one in the oven to say warm and finish might be okay.
Mike M.
November 16, 2015
Dinner? Cinnamon raisin pepperoni pizza bagel. Pepperoni in the middle (bagel cut-side up) to hold pizza sauce on top. Cheese and more toppings of your choice. Cheese melted, dinner is ready.
Richard
November 11, 2015
This is similar to our one -eyed egg recipe. Cut out hole in bread with cup and fry in butter. Drop egg in middle. Also fry the cut out. Easy and yummy
frank
March 16, 2016
It is mandatory to fry the cut out so you can dip it in the yolk! That's the best part!! This was a staple (and a specialty) when I was learning to cook as a kid. I would wake up early on Saturdays and make them for the whole family. Except we called it an egg-in-a-hole.
Jessica C.
November 10, 2015
Wow this is fantastic. I used a biscuit cutter to make a slightly larger hole in a sesame mini-bagel and sprinkled a little sharp cheddar in the last minute on the stove. Took more like 5 minutes for egg whites to set for me. I can't wait to try this with an "everything" bagel. Amazing.
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