My dad made us lots of these growing up and I recently started making them for K-Bear. I can ask her if she wants an egg and get a quick, “no.” I can then ask her if she wants a Bird’s Nest and get a resounding “yes!”
I love them because they are healthy, super easy to make, and actually kind of fun!
Ingredients:
- One piece of bread (preferably whole grain with no corn syrup; I love organic sprouted breads)
- One organic, free-range egg
- Optional: sprinkle of shredded cheese (I favor sharp cheddar)
Directions: Make a hole with your fingers in middle of the bread and place it in a buttered frying pan.
Crack an egg in the middle.
Cook on medium-high until favorite fried egg consistency is achieved.
We like to flip ours over and I think you will too. That way both sides of the bread get toasted.
Cut, garnish with salt, pepper and hot sauce if desired.
I told you it was easy.
And if you really want to get crazy, melt a little cheese on there. Serve with fresh fruit, and enjoy the smiles you get from your family!
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This was so easy and absolutely delicious!
So happy to hear that!
I learned to make these in high school. For some reason I always call it toad in the hole. Bird’s nest is a better fit, though. The procedure I learned was to toast the bread, butter and cut out a hole (and eat it!), and then bake it. I might try your way but then I don’t get the bit of toast
Interesting! Actually the bread toasts up nicely in the pan. Would love to know how it compares to ur recipe once you’ve tried it!
Pardon me for thinking of the inbread cat pictures that are all over Facebook. No, I actually love that this is something your dad made and you are making it now for your child. I love simple food traditions. My mom always made eggs over easy but we called them, “Dippy Eggs.” Because you get to dip your toast into the yolk. Thanks for sharing this on Foodie Friday.
Dippy Eggs – how cute!
Thank you for reminding me of this wonderful breakfast treat! It’s been years since I’ve had them. I also like your name for them much better. We used to call them ‘egg in the hole’ which is very unglamorous. Bird’s nests sounds so much prettier!
My pleasure, April. Thanks for stopping by!
These look so good. My mom used to make these, but she’d call them Adam and Eve on a raft
. Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday.
Love imaginative parents!
Cheap, healthy and filling, the perfect breakfast.
Exactly!
grew up with these……………andi
Lucky you!
Sounds like a quick, healthy breakfast idea! Thanks Kim!
Indeed; I’m all about the ease!
My Mom also made these for us! Thanks for the flashback and idea. I hope Penni will eat eggs this way. She used to eat them all the time but lately she won’t even look at them. Maybe this will be dinner with some veggies on the side…thanks!
Great idea, Ka!
I made this last night for Penni for dinner with roasted red peppers on the side. She ate almost the entire thing (that’s a lot for a 1 yr old). You are a genius, SoulMomma!! It is difficult for me to get eggs into Penni but she loved this. Thank you!!!!!!
So happy to hear that, Ka! (that she devoured it, not that I’m a genius although the genius thing does help to brighten my day)