How to Make Eggs in a Basket...or Whatever It's Called / Carmen Varner // Travel Influencer, Blogging Coach, Social Media Consultant

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How to Make Eggs in a Basket...or Whatever It's Called

  • Friday, July 03, 2015

For being a relatively simple recipe, I was flabbergasted when I first saw eggs in a basket. It's unique. It's cute. Plus, it's the perfect balance of protein & carbs. If you're like me & late in the game of seeing these, eating these, or learning how to make it, I'm going to give you a quick recipe so you can achieve eggs in a basket at your own leisure.

eggs in a basket

// Ingredients //
+ 1 egg
+ 1 slice of bread
+ pan
+ coconut oil or oil of choice

eggs in a basket

// How to make it //

1. Before you deal with the food, begin by heating up your pan. Don't pour the oil until the pan is hot hot hot; it's actually a cooking no-no to place anything before the pan & oil are at the correct temperature. Then drop in coconut oil or your oil of choice. Let the oil heat prior to adding your food. 

eggs in a basket
eggs in a basket

2. Get your piece of bread. Place the cup on top, press down, & gently twist to create the perfect circle for your egg. Voila! It's gorgeous, no? I don't know what other people use to create the circle, so I improvised. Everyone has a cup! Choose one with a smaller rim.

eggs in a basket

3. Now put your bread in the pan, crack your egg & place it smack dab in the middle of that perfect circle. The pan should be on medium to low heat or else the bread tends to burn (it'll also burn if you're lallygagging & taking photos!!!). You may want to place a lid on the pan so the top of the egg cooks at the same rate as the bread.

eggs in a basket

4. Keep a close eye on the egg in a basket so the bread doesn't incinerate itself. Wait until you get your desired consistency of the egg. If you like it runny take it off or keep it on the flame for a couple extra minutes so it's 100% cooked.

eggs in a basket

You can add a bit of avocado, maybe some slices of tomato, sautéed bell pepper or whatever your heart desires. This simple, hearty, & vegetarian-friendly recipe is the perfect way to start your day. Hope you enjoy! Have you made eggs in a basket before? Do you have another name for this? What's a quick breakfast you like to make? :]

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58 comments

  1. Nilu Yuleena ThapaJuly 3, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    Looks delicious!
    Xx,
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  2. AnonymousJuly 3, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    I have seen these quite a bit, but I have never once attempted to make them. As far as I know eggs in a basket is the name they go by, and as for quick breakfast, usually coffee and creamer with an egg white sandwich in the morning. Of course don't forget the cheese or the Sriracha Sauce. Now I am hungry, and I don't have any of those ingredients. Damn!... Lol

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  3. Brittany SJuly 3, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    This looks so good!! Must try!!

    Brittany,
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  4. RakelJuly 3, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I like this! <3

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  5. May ChoJuly 3, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    I honestly do not know what this thing is called exactly, so I cracked up at your post title, omg, haha. I've been wondering how to make this for a while now, so I'll defo be trying this out for breakfast tomorrow! Improvising with a cup, yes, Carmen, yes! Girl's gotta make do, right? Haha, have a lovely weekend!

    May • THE MAYDEN

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    1. Carmen VarnerJuly 6, 2015 at 10:45 AM

      Gotta make do, indeed. Yeah, I still don't know what it's called. :P

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  6. StephanieJuly 3, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Such a cute breakfast! :) I bet it is good with avocado. :)

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  7. look.love.wearJuly 3, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    This looks so good! Can never be bothered for breakfast but we have time over summer so this is for sure something to try out - it looks sooo yummy :)
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    1. Carmen VarnerJuly 6, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      You have to eat breakfast! It's fuel for your body! :]

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  8. Mafer MoncadaJuly 3, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    I love this easy recipe for breakfast, I'm definitely giving it a shot.

    Mafer, Concientizando x

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  9. Gail JJuly 4, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Oooh yes! I love it! I always watched the cooking videos in Youtube too lol

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  10. Lubka ChristovaJuly 4, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    This is very cute. I'll try it for breakfast tomorrow :)

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  11. Squirrel PrincessJuly 4, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I've never tried this before, looks awesome!
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  12. Sleepy MevJuly 4, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    I'm so lazy when it comes to breakfast ! I just survive with a cup of coffee. I'll give this a try! :)

    ♡SleepyHeaven♡

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    1. Carmen VarnerJuly 6, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      Just coffee??! Eek! Get some food & nutrition in you too. :]

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  13. ErikaJuly 4, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    I've wanted to try this for a very long time! I might make it soon :) Thanks for sharing xo

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  14. Sarah AJuly 4, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    I have seen this many times but never tried it! Will definitely try it when I have some time in the morning :)

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  15. Denise SabsJuly 4, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    I loved this idea! I will for sure prepare it, it's exactly the way I like some dinners - avocado is my favorite food, then tomatoes and I eat them with bread - and with that egg is excellent!
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    1. Carmen VarnerJuly 6, 2015 at 10:47 AM

      Awesome idea, Denise. It would make a tasty dinner too. :]

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  16. Mlle CoconathJuly 4, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Looks delicious!
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  17. MELODY JACOBSJuly 5, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    NICE
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    THANK YOU

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  18. AnonymousJuly 5, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    I had never heard of eggs in a basket before but I love this idea! I don't personally eat eggs but I know my son will love this :) x

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    1. Carmen VarnerJuly 6, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      Yeah, great idea. I think kids would like it too. :]

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  19. AnonymousJuly 5, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    I have no idea what it's called (: but I love them too
    Nati xx
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  20. Rebecca BarkerJuly 5, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Looks delish! I'd put an egg on anything if I could :-)
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  21. Imogen AllenJuly 5, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I don't like egg, but if I did, I would try this any day!!
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  22. Brina S.July 5, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I've never tried this before, fun idea for breakfast :)

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  23. Rainbow-Rose BlossomJuly 5, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Ha that's a pretty cool idea!

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  24. sweetsimpledayJuly 5, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    So smart!!! Awesome.
    Xo

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  25. veebz booJuly 6, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    This is such a cute little creation! I definitely want to try this for my breakfast one morning.

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    1. Carmen VarnerJuly 6, 2015 at 10:49 AM

      You can use different shapes too, if you have a cookie cutter. :]

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  26. Quinn VaccarinoJuly 6, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    This looks AMAZING

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  27. FionnaJuly 6, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    i've always wanted to try this!

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  28. Benedetta FabriziJuly 6, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I already do this, but I cut the bread with a heart shade instead of a circle :)
    xoxo

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  29. BethJuly 6, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Oh my god, I love these, I used to make
    them all the time! Think I know what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow!
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    Xox

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  30. My notebook of StyleJuly 7, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Looks so yummy, this is what I call a healty snack, I have to try it!

    My Notebook of Style

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  31. SusanJuly 7, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    I haven't had this in a long time. Always looking to improve my egg game.
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  32. Maple MintJuly 7, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Thanks for sharing this! I'll have to give it a try, I've never made it myself. XO
    Christine
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  33. Catalina ReynaJuly 8, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    These are SO cool! I love making them. When I was a child, like 7 years old, I found these on some cooking computer game I had and I've been making them ever since! I'm so glad you discovered these :)

    Catalina // heartenest

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  34. Meg SiobhanJuly 9, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    I really need to attempt this sometime. I love eggs, and love bread, so it's the perfect combination!

    Meg | A Little Twist Of…

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    1. Carmen VarnerJuly 10, 2015 at 9:06 AM

      Great taste & the perfect combo of protein & carbs. :]

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  35. Michelle Outside LondonJuly 10, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    This is about a gazillion times healthier than my fried version and I love it!
    And will definitely be adding some avo to this version. Gorgeous.
    M x Life Outside London

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  36. Laura SmithJuly 10, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    I don't know why but this excites me so much more than just egg on toast haha!

    thanks for sharing :)

    Laura xo
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  37. ayme nicoleJuly 10, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    You make this look so easy!! Definitely need to try this on a lazy Sunday morning. Maybe I'll even surprise my boyfriend haha.

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  38. Blogger28July 12, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    I tried this once about a year ago, but it was a total fail. I tried it again after this post and it worked! It was incredible! Thanks! I'm sure this will become one of my go to's:)

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  39. Heather SmithJuly 12, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Growing up we always called these Eggs on Toast. Very creative name right? I also flip mine and cook them on both sides. I always cross my fingers hoping I won't break the egg when I flip it. I'm going to give this a try with coconut oil next time! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  40. Anna CorreiaJuly 15, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    I had this for dinner yesterday! :)

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