Eggs in Jail

Eggs in Jail
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Eggs in Jail a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 21g of protein, 53g of fat, and a total of 713 calories. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper, kosher salt, butter, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert.

Instructions

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Brown bacon in a 12-in. cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, 8 to 10 minutes, turning as needed.
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Transfer to paper towels and drape with foil to keep warm. Discard fat from pan and wipe pan somewhat clean with a paper towel.
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Meanwhile, cut 4 brioche slices, each about 1 1/4 in. thick (you'll have bread left over).
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Spread both sides with about 3 tbsp. butter total.
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Cut a hole in each slice; set centers aside.
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Put bread in pan, pressing down slightly to flatten, and set over medium-low heat. Put about 1/2 tsp. butter in each hole, then crack an egg into each.
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Sprinkle eggs with a little salt and pepper. Cook until bottom of bread is golden, 3 minutes.
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Flip toast and eggs carefully with a wide spatula.
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Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Cook until underside of toast is golden and egg is done the way you like, about 3 minutes more for softly set.
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Transfer eggs and toast to plates. Quickly toast bread centers, then set 1 on each serving.
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Serve with bacon.
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*Find at Trader Joe's and other well-stocked grocery stores.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score3
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