Egg in a Hole with Bacon is one of those timeless breakfast dishes that feels both playful and comforting. It is a meal that takes something as simple as bread, eggs, and bacon and turns it into a plate full of character. The golden egg resting neatly in the center of toasted bread has a nostalgic charm, often reminding people of lazy weekend mornings or the first time they learned to cook something special. Pairing it with crispy bacon elevates it to a hearty and satisfying breakfast that can easily carry you through a busy day.
What makes Egg in a Hole so appealing is its simplicity. It is not overly fancy, yet it manages to feel like a treat. The combination of warm, buttered bread, a perfectly cooked egg, and salty bacon is hard to beat. This dish is also incredibly versatile. It can be dressed up with fresh herbs, avocado slices, or even a sprinkle of cheese, or it can be enjoyed in its most basic form for a quick and filling bite. Its playful presentation also makes it a favorite for families, especially kids who love seeing the egg peek through the bread.
Beyond its taste, Egg in a Hole with Bacon fits beautifully into modern breakfast trends. People love dishes that are both Instagram-worthy and approachable, and this one checks all the boxes. It is easy to imagine it being served at a rustic cafĂŠ, paired with a latte or a freshly squeezed juice, yet it is just as enjoyable when made at home.
The addition of bacon adds depth and crunch, balancing the softness of the egg and bread. The smoky, savory flavor of bacon makes this dish feel indulgent, perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy breakfast in bed. Despite its simple ingredients, Egg in a Hole with Bacon delivers comfort and satisfaction in every bite. It is a dish that invites creativity but does not require it to be delicious. That is the beauty of classics like this: they prove that sometimes the simplest meals are the most memorable, offering both flavor and nostalgia on a single plate.
Ingredients
- 1 slice bread preferably whole grain or white
- 1 egg large
- 2 slices bacon cooked to desired crispness
- 1 tablespoon butter for frying
- to taste salt optional, for seasoning
- to taste pepper optional, for seasoning
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Using a small round cutter or the rim of a glass, cut a hole in the center of the bread slice.
- Place the bread in the skillet and toast slightly on one side, then flip.
- Crack the egg into the center hole of the bread, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the egg is at desired doneness, then remove from the skillet.
- Serve with cooked bacon on the side.
Nutrition
YUMMM! Bacon makes everything better. Saving this recipe for breakfast!
Egg in a hole? I thought it was just egg and toast? Strange concept!
Too much butter for my liking! Next time I’ll use less. The egg was okay, tho.
I totally get you! Butter can be overwhelming. Have you tried olive oil instead? It might taste better!
Quite easy but i would prefer using cheese instead of bacon! Who needs bacon lol?
Fantastic! Loved every bite, especially with crispy bacon. Will make again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Crispy bacon really makes everything better. đ
Bacon makes everything better! I never thought to do this. Can’t wait to try it again!
I totally agree! Bacon is the best! Can’t wait to try this too!
But isn’t this a bit too greasy? eggs with bacon always make me feel heavy.
Tried this but the bread burnt, maybe my skillet was too hot? Not sure if I’ll try again.
So simple yet so delicious! My kids enjoyed it too, and that’s saying a lot.
Iâm not sure about this one. I mean, itâs just egg and bread with bacon, right? Seems a bit basic.
This was okay, but the egg took longer to cook than I expected. Might try using a lid next time.
Yum!!wanna try with some avacado next time. Good stuff!!
That sounds like a great idea! Avocado would add some creaminess for sure. Can’t wait to try it like that! đ
I don’t know about that. Avocado with bacon and egg? Seems weird to me. But hey, you do you.
Absolutely love this recipe! Simple, quick, and so tasty. The bacon makes it 10x better!
Way too much butter. I know it says 1 tbsp but I felt like it was swimming. Also, my yolk cooked way too hardâmedium heat lied to me lol.
My kids love it! Made it for breakfast and they ate it all. Thanks for the recipe!
That’s awesome! Kids really know how to enjoy food. I’ll have to try this recipe for my little ones too!
I dunno, sounds kinda simple. I prefer more fancy breakfasts. But I’m glad your kids liked it!
The instructions are super simple, which I like, but I wish it said how long to cook the eggâmedium heat can be weird.
I had trouble with the cooking time. My yolk was too runny. Next time Iâll cook it longer.
Can you really call this a recipe? It’s just frying an egg in bread. LOL
This is so simple and delicious! I added some cheese and it was perfect! 5 stars!
Egg in a hole? Sounds fancy but I just call it toast with egg lol. It’s good tho!
Whole grain bread tastes a little too hearty for me with the egg, but white bread makes it perfect. Also, more pepper than âto tasteâ maybe.
Egg in a hole? More like egg on the floor! đ¤Śââď¸ I made a mess.
idk about this… egg in a hole sounds like it might be a joke or smth. Iâll stick to my pancakes.
Give it a try! It’s way better than pancakes trust me. Just eggy goodness! đł
I love breakfast food like this. The butter flavor + bacon is unbeatable. 10/10 would eat again!
Nice recipe. But do people really eat bread with eggs? I thought we just had eggs alone. đ¤
Why would anyone eat bread with a hole in it? Seems wasteful.
A great way to start the day! But can someone tell me why itâs called âEgg in a Holeâ? Seems weird.
Not a fan⌠The egg stuck to my bread and it was a mess. đ¤Śââď¸
Egg in a hole? What a funny name. đ Brings back childhood memories!
Very tasty! I added some cheese to the egg for extra flavor, turned out amazing!
Cheese sounds like a great idea! I never thought of that, gonna try it next time!
Egg in a hole? Seems simple but tastes good, I guess. But what if the egg runs everywhere?
I didnât have bacon, so I used ham. Still tasty!
Glad to hear it turned out tasty! Ham is a great substitute when you’re out of bacon.
Not gonna lie, I always mess up the hole size and the egg leaks out a bit đ . Still tasty thoughâbreakfast win.
Why is the egg in the hole? Is something supposed to come out? đ¤
Really simple and delicious. A classic recipe that never fails. Used sourdough instead of whole grain, still great!
You don’t need that butter, just use more bacon grease! Works better.
This is such a classicâlove how the runny yolk soaks into the toast. The butter step makes it extra flavorful.
Never thought to make egg in a hole like this! I added some cheese on top. Yum!
Just made this and wow, way too many calories! I feel bad now đ˘. But tasty.
I tried it, but Iâm not sure if I did it right. The egg kind of went all over. đ
This is the best breakfast Iâve ever made! The egg yolk is so runny, just how I like it. đĽđĽ
Looks easy, but my egg ended up all over the place. Maybe I cut the hole too big??
It happens! Maybe try a smaller cutter next time. The size of the hole can really make a difference! đ
This is genius! I love how simple yet delicious it is. Perfect for breakfast!
I tried it and the bread got a bit soggy around the edges. Maybe my heat was too low or my bacon grease was messing with things? Still tasty, just not as crisp as I wanted.
Eggs and bacon are a classic combo, but this recipe feels a bit too gimmicky. Not my fav.
I’ve gotta disagree! This recipe is a breakfast classic but with a fun twist! Love the crispy bacon too.
Just made this! But I forgot to cook my bacon first đŹ. Is it still good without?
Not gonna lie, I thought it would be harder than it is. The cutter method is genius. Mine browned fast though, so medium heat for sure.
Real easy! My kids loved it! But watch the bacon, mine burnt a little.
Why would you put bacon with eggs? They don’t go together… weird combo.
Bacon and eggs are a classic! They go perfectly together; you should give it a try!
Bacon is life! đĽ But the egg part was too runny for my mom. Maybe cook it longer?
I totally get that! My partner loves runny yolks, but I prefer it a bit firmer. Just a couple more minutes in the pan and it should be perfect! đĽ
Nah, man. Runny eggs are the best part! Guess ur mom is not a fan of the gooey stuff. đ
I did this with white bread and it was super crispy. 10 outta 10 would recommend!
That sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it with white bread. I love crispy textures!
10 outta 10? Really? Is it that good? I might just stick with my regular eggs and bacon for now.
I did it with turkey bacon instead and it still worked. Only thing: my egg took longer than I expected on medium, but it was worth the wait.
Nice! Turkey bacon is a great swapâglad the method still worked. And yeah, eggs can be slower on medium depending on pan heat and thickness. Worth it either way đ
Medium took me forever too đ I think my bread hole was a bit too small so the egg spread weird. Next time Iâll cut it a touch bigger. But the flavor was still good!
Worked first try! I used whole wheat bread and it came out crispy but not too hard.
Yasss! This is my new breakfast staple! Even my husband liked it!
Seems good, but why do we need butter *and* bacon? Feels a bit redundant. Iâll try olive oil next time and see.
I like that the steps are simple, but I always struggle with the egg cooking evenly in the middle. Next time Iâll cover the pan for a minuteâalso, whole grain bread worked great for me.
Looks easy enough, but isn’t the egg supposed to be cooked first? Why do it like this?
I was a bit confused too but I think it’s supposed to cook together. Could be a nice way to get that yolk nice and runny. đ¤
I always mess up the egg part a bit, but the hole stays in place with the right cutter. Tasty either way.
Not bad. I used pepper but forgot the salt and it felt kinda flat. Next time Iâll season more.
Totally agreeâsalt makes a huge difference with eggs. Pepper alone can feel kinda dull, especially if the bacon isnât salty enough. Next time, just give it a quick pinch both times.
Wait⌠I usually skip salt and it still tastes fine to me? Maybe your bacon wasnât salty. Also, the butter in Step 1 sometimes burns if the heatâs too high so that mightâve made it flat too. đ¤ˇââď¸
This is such a classicâmy whole family loves it. The bacon on the side is the right call.
Isn’t this kinda basic? Like, who doesnât know how to make this? đ
Basic? Maybe, but not everyone cooks, you know! It’s a great start for beginners.
I think it’s basic too, but it’s still a classic! Sometimes simple is best. đ
Why does everyone like this? It’s just bread and egg! đ
It’s not just bread and egg! It’s about the crispy bacon and that golden yolk! đ
Iâm skeptical about cooking the egg inside the bread without overdoing it. Mine cooked too fast and got rubbery đ
Oh no đ Yeah, thatâs a super common issue. Iâd try lowering the heat (like low-medium) and keep an eye on itâif the skilletâs too hot the egg sets fast and turns rubbery. Also, toast the bread just a bit first, then add the egg so youâre not cooking the bread and egg at full intensity at the same time.
I think my hole cutter was too small, so the egg spilled a little. Still tasted great tho.
Ok
I prefer my eggs scrambled, but this was fun to make!
Easy peasy! My kids loved it. Will make again for sure!
Delicious! Especially with thick-cut bacon. Yum! đ
Mmm! Bacon makes everything better; this recipe rocks!
Yum!! I love bacon and eggs. Perfect fit for breakfast! Have to try it with avocado next time.
This is such a classic breakfastâmy favorite part is how the egg soaks into the bread. I did mine a little longer for a runnier yolk and it was perfect. Bacon on the side was the right move.
The whole-grain bread totally overpowered the egg for me. Iâm more of a white bread person for this. But technique is solid.
This is a classic! My kids loved it. I added cheese on top and it was to die for!
why not just cook the egg separately? lol but ok itâs good and fun to make.
I tried this once and my hole bread fell apart… like the cutter slipped. Still tasted good though. Maybe next time Iâll use thicker bread? Also I always add way more pepper than it says, idk.
Totally fairâcooking the egg separately is easier. đ But the whole point here is the bread âcupâ absorbing some of the egg flavor. Itâs basically breakfast magic.
Salt and pepper âto tasteâ is obvious, but I wish it said when to add pepperâlike before flipping or right after cracking. I did it right away and the flavor was kinda muted.