Toad in the Hole is one of those simple breakfast recipes we love because it takes basic ingredients and turns them into something fun. A slice of bread gets toasted in butter with an egg cooked right in the center, making it crisp on the edges and soft in the middle.
We love this for quick breakfasts, kid-friendly mornings, and easy weekend brunch because it’s fast, filling, and made in one skillet. Serve it warm with fruit, bacon, or a little extra salt and pepper for a simple meal everyone can make.
Egg and toast is a classic combination! For another quick egg dish try our perfect Scrambled Eggs.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Only 3 ingredients!! Bread, eggs, and butter- it couldn’t be simpler!
- Simple. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend breakfasts, and brunches.
- The butter crisps the bread. Cooking the bread in melted butter gives it golden edges and great flavor.
- The hole keeps the egg in place. Cutting a 3-inch hole gives the egg space to cook neatly in the center.
Toad in the Hole Ingredients
- Bread (1 slice): Holds the egg in the center and toasts up golden in the skillet. We used white sandwich bread, other great options include Texas Toast, whole grain, or Sourdough.
- Butter (1 teaspoon): Adds flavor and helps the bread brown.
- Egg (1 large): Adds protein and makes this simple breakfast filling.
- Salt and pepper (to taste): Seasons the egg and bring out the flavor. Try paprika or add heat with sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes.
- optional ingredients: Makes a slightly larger hole and include bacon bits, green onions, spinach, or crumbled pork sausages in the egg.
How to Make Toad in the Hole
PREP. In a small skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter. In the middle of your bread, cut a 3-inch hole and place it in the skillet.
COOK. Crack 1 egg and pour in the hole. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until the bread is lightly browned. Turn and cook the other side until the egg yolk is almost set. Season as desired with salt and pepper. Enjoy warm.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Use a biscuit cutter, cookie cutter, or small cup to cut a clean hole in the bread.
- Cook over medium heat so the bread browns while the egg cooks through.
- Flip gently with a wide spatula so the egg stays in place.
- Cook a little longer if you prefer a firmer yolk.
- Make several at a time: Use the skillet to make one at a time, or use a large electric griddle that can cook several at a time.
- Make-ahead tip: this is best served fresh, but you can cut the bread centers ahead to make breakfast even faster.
Toad in the Hole Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 slice bread
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 large egg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small skillet, melt butter. In the middle of your bread, cut a 3-inch hole and place in the skillet.
- Crack egg and pour in the hole. Cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until the bread is lightly browned. Turn and cook the other side until egg yolk is almost set. Season as desired with salt and pepper. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftovers in a container in the fridge for 1-2 days. The best way to reheat them is in a toaster oven, broil in the oven, or heat in a frying pan.
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This recipe was originally published February 2019.
We have had this for many years. My uncle brought it back from Germany but he called German Toast.
This is a ‘One Eyed Nelson” not “Toad in the Hole”
Toad in the Hole is sausages baked in a Yorkshire Pudding.
This is frog in a log.
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Oh this comment made my whole day! Thank you for the kind words. I’m so glad this recipe could bring back good memories! Hope you enjoy!
One of our favorite things to make for breakfast! So fun and delicious!!
Theres not too many recipes that are easy to make for only 1 person, but this can be used to easily make for myself or if my kids want some. It’s easy and delicious.
5 star all the way! We have this on the regular at our house, a true favorite!
I made a batch of these to save and have for breakfast and they worked great, they were super easy to eat and were something new and different as well.
Fun to make and the kids just love them!
You have a complete meal all in one! This is such a tasty breakfast! Love the combination of textures with the crunchy toast & runny egg!
A great way to serve up breakfast. Your family will love this idea of egg and toast together.