Egg In A Hole Blt Recipes

CALIFORNIA BLT EGG-IN-A-HOLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange the bacon in a large ovenproof skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Remove all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from the skillet.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the 2 bagel bottoms to the skillet cut-side down and cook until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mash together the avocado, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl.
• Remove the bagel bottoms from the skillet and evenly spread the avocado mash over the toasted sides; set aside. Add the 2 bagel tops to the skillet cut-side down. Crack 1 egg into each bagel hole and season with salt and black pepper. The whites will run over and under the bagels which is okay-- just make sure the yolks stay in the holes.
• Cover the skillet and cook until the whites become crispy and the bottoms of the bagels are toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and continue cooking until the whites are completely set and the yolk is still runny, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, layer each bagel bottom with a slice of tomato, some arugula and 2 slices of bacon. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Top with the bagel tops and cut each sandwich in half.

EGG-IN-A-HOLE BLT ON WHOLE WHEAT BREAD WITH A SIDE SALAD

Steps:

• Add bacon to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook to desired doneness, 3-6 minutes per side. Set aside on a paper towel to drain. Drain and discard any grease from pan, then wipe out with another paper towl.
• Wash and dry all produce. Core tomatoes, then slice into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Trim root end from lettuce. Set aside 2 large leaves for sandwiches. Roughly chop remainder into bite-sized pieces. Halve lemon then cut one half into wedges. Cut out a hole from the centers of 2 bread slices using a small glass or can.
• Stir together mayonnaise and 1 tsp Italian seasoning (we sent more) in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Melt 1 TBSP butter in same pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 uncut bread slices and toast until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside. Add another 1 TBSP butter and a large drizzle of oil to pan. Place cut bread slices in pan. Carefully crack an egg into each hole. Cook to desired doneness, 3-6 minutes.
• Toss together chopped lettuce, half the seasoned mayonnaise, a drizzle of oil, and a squeeze of lemon in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread remaining seasoned mayo onto one side of each uncut bread slice. Top with bacon, lettuce leaves, and a few tomato slices. Place egg-filled bread slices on top. Toss any remaining tomato into salad. Serve sandwiches with salad on the side and any remaining lemon for squeezing over.

EGG IN A HOLE

Steps:

• Melt the bacon grease in a non-stick pan over low heat.
• Cut a 1 1/2 to 2-inch hole from the center of the bread slice; lay in the hot skillet. When the side facing down is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes, flip and crack the egg into the hole; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the egg is cooked and mostly firm. Flip again and cook 1 minute more to assure doneness on both sides. Serve immediately.

EGG-IN-A-HOLE SANDWICH WITH BACON AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning halfway through, until browned and crisp, 8-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, use cutter to punch out a circle in the center of each piece of bread (save for snacking, now or later).
• Transfer bacon to a cutting board; cut in half crosswise. Carefully pour half of bacon drippings into a small bowl. Place 2 slices of bread in skillet and cook over medium-high until bottom sides are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Crack an egg into each hole in bread (some of the white may pool on top of the bread). Season eggs with salt and pepper and cook until underside is set, about 2 minutes. Using a thin spatula (a fish spatula works best), carefully turn both pieces of bread to briefly cook second side (this helps set the whites, but the yolk should still be runny), about 1 minute. Add 1 Tbsp. butter to skillet and swirl skillet to distribute, encouraging some to get underneath. Carefully turn bread again. Top one slice with half of the cheese. Remove pan from heat and let sit about 1 minute to soften cheese. Top with half of bacon and some hot sauce. Close up sandwich and transfer to a plate. Repeat process with remaining bacon drippings, bread, eggs, butter, bacon, and cheese and more hot sauce to make another sandwich.