Baked Egg in a Basket

Method9 steps · about 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

2. 2

   Step 2: Cut the half-slice of ham (1/2 slice), or the alternative small bacon rasher, into four small squares or Korean-flag-style stripes.

   Uses 1/2 slice ham (or 1 small rindless bacon rasher)

3. 3

   Step 3: Spread some of the 2 tbsp mayonnaise evenly over one bread slice, reserving the rest for the border.

   Uses 1 bread slice · Part of the 2 tbsp mayonnaise, for spreading

4. 4

   Step 4: Cut a round hole in the center of the second bread slice using a cookie cutter or the edge of a sturdy round measuring cup.

   Uses Second bread slice

5. 5

   Step 5: Place the bread slice with the hole on the mayonnaise-covered slice. If using cheese (1 slice), put its slice between the two bread slices.

   Uses Mayonnaise-covered bread slice · Bread slice with a hole · 1 slice cheese (optional)

6. 6

   Step 6: Squeeze the remaining mayonnaise around the outer edge of the top bread slice.

   Uses Assembled bread basket · Mayonnaise remaining from the total 2 tbsp

7. 7

   Step 7: Crack the egg (1) into the hole. Sprinkle with the pinch of salt and optional parsley (1 pinch). Arrange the prepared ham or bacon pieces at the four corners.

   Uses Bread basket with mayonnaise border · 1 egg · 1 pinch fine sea salt · 1 pinch parsley (optional) · Cut ham or bacon pieces

8. 8

   Step 8: Bake the assembled toast at 180°C (356°F) for about 20 minutes, until the egg white is set. Start checking at 15 minutes if you prefer a softer yolk; oven size and performance can change the cooking time.

   Check baked egg toast · 15 minUses Assembled egg toast

9. 9

   Step 9: Serve the baked egg toast straight away. Fruit juice is an optional accompaniment.

   Uses Baked egg toast