Eye in the Middle toast with an egg cooked in the middle
Eye in the Middle is toast with an egg cooked in the middle. It’s a simple yet delightful dish, known by many fun names!
Yield: 1 serving
Calories: 248kcal
Equipment
- Griddle
Materials
- A slice of bread any kind you prefer
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp of Butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut a hole in the center of the bread using a small round cutter, or a glass,
- Keep the cutout for toasting if you'd like.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of Butter
- Place the bread in the pan and crack an egg into the hole.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on one side, then carefully flip to cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes, depending on how runny you like your yolk.
- Serve as is, or garnish with herbs like parsley, chives, or a sprinkle of cheese.
- Pair with bacon, avocado, or a side salad for a heartier meal.
Video
Notes
• Cheesy Eye in the Middle: Add grated cheese on top of the egg as it cooks.
• Avocado Twist: Spread smashed avocado on the bread before cooking for extra creaminess.
• Sweet Version: Use cinnamon sugar on the bread and serve with syrup or fruit for a dessert-style dish.
• Avocado Twist: Spread smashed avocado on the bread before cooking for extra creaminess.
• Sweet Version: Use cinnamon sugar on the bread and serve with syrup or fruit for a dessert-style dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 185g | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg