Cut a hole in middle of the bread.

Melt butter or margarine in frying pan over medium-high heat.

Put the bread in the frying pan.

Drop the egg in the hole you made in the bread.

Cook by flipping until the egg is cooked to your liking.


These are also sometimes known as One-Eyed Sailors. Drop the egg into the bread very gently. You may want to crack the egg into a bowl and slide the egg from the bowl to the bread.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank johnspup for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 24 votes.

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From Shana C.

Rating (out of 5):

Birdie in the Nest for sure! I'm 74 and still eat them. My memory of it goes way, way back. Just salt and pepper for me! Yum!

Comment submitted: 9/18/2020 (#21010)



From Terry N.

Rating (out of 5):

This is my 9 year old son's favorite weekend breakfast. He calls it Super Toast. I like it too. We sprinkle shredded cheese on at the end.

Comment submitted: 5/9/2013 (#15846)



From Sophy

Rating (out of 5):

I usually make this and then put beans over it. It's delicious :D

Comment submitted: 12/28/2012 (#15007)



From Y.E.S.

Rating (out of 5):

We always called it Eggs in a Frame. lol

Comment submitted: 10/1/2012 (#14479)



From MamaZ

Rating (out of 5):

I love this stuff! It is really good. My 3 daughters love it so much I have to make to batches!

Comment submitted: 4/6/2011 (#12402)



From Sammy

Rating (out of 5):

I have not had this in 40 years or so. Just like moma use to make!

Comment submitted: 11/15/2010 (#11569)



From Wendy

Rating (out of 5):

This is my husband's specialty weekend breakfast, which he calls Egyptian Eyes. He uses a drinking glass like a cookie cutter to make the hole, and then toasts the round bread disks in the pan with butter along side the egg-toast. Yum!

Comment submitted: 9/23/2010 (#11277)



From callie789 (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

This is a great breakfast for anyone. It's delicious and a great way to start your day! Thanks for the recipe!

Comment submitted: 6/13/2010 (#10681)



From debbie3

Rating (out of 5):

My kids love this breakfast.

Comment submitted: 4/9/2010 (#10268)



From Jana

Mama always called this a Peek A Boo egg and we loved it!

Comment submitted: 3/29/2010 (#10197)



From 6ofusnrye

Rating (out of 5):

I used to love when my dad would make these for us.

Comment submitted: 11/10/2009 (#9015)



From grammasue

Rating (out of 5):

When I was growing up, my grandmother made this for me. She called it a "Toad in the Hole". It is now a favorite for my grandchildren. grammasue

Comment submitted: 4/4/2009 (#7890)



From Patricia

This is a family favourite and we called it Egg In A Hole. Try adding a spot of Worchestershire or HP Sauce. It's delicious!

Comment submitted: 12/30/2008 (#7228)



From PirateGirl

Rating (out of 5):

We always called it "Egg-in-a-hole"!!

Comment submitted: 12/19/2008 (#7156)



From LittleDee

Rating (out of 5):

This is the first recipe my Mom taught to cook when i was a child. I'd forgotten about. Thanks for bringing it back to mind.

Comment submitted: 12/15/2008 (#7128)



From Gooberface

Rating (out of 5):

I tried it but tossed a piece of processed cheese on top! It's like grilled cheese with egg, tres bien (:

Comment submitted: 10/7/2008 (#6542)



From Sandy

Rating (out of 5):

I found this recipe in a book (Diarie of a Mad Housewife) about 40 years ago. It will never get old.

Comment submitted: 9/1/2008 (#6368)



From mhelenmh (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I'm 68 years old and have been eating eggs this way since I was a little girl. My favorite way to eat them, but we always called it "Eggs in a Hole" I like your name better.

Comment submitted: 5/24/2008 (#5355)



From EggMan

Rating (out of 5):

I call this "Monster's Eye", i guess there's a whole bunch of different names. The point is, it's a new spin on eggs and toast, and highly recommended. Delicious!

Comment submitted: 5/21/2008 (#5327)



From elviscostellofa (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I'm nearly 40 and I make this for myself. You can have fun with breakfast at any age. Cheers.

Comment submitted: 3/11/2008 (#4806)



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