Breakfast for 2

Eggs in a Basket

Name: Eggs in a Basket
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp salted butter; 2 slices whole wheat bread; 2 large eggs; salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Bread slices with egg-filled centers cook in a buttered skillet until the eggs are firm.

Typical price

$2.46for 4 servings

$0.61 per serving$2.46 for 4

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9 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Breakfasts

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.30Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.23

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp salted butter
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 large eggs
salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Steps

Cut a 2-inch circle from the center of each bread slice.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the bread and cutout pieces in the skillet and toast for 1 minute.
Crack an egg into each bread opening, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
Turn the bread carefully and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, covering the skillet if needed, until the eggs are firm.