Eggs In A Hole

This recipe for Eggs in a Hole differs from the traditional recipe with bread. No bread is used in this recipe, making it a healthier version of Eggs In A Hole. This dish is topped with homemade salsa that adds flavor and boosts nutrients. (You can also make a vegan version of this recipe.)

 

Traditionally, Eggs in a Hole uses bread or toast as the base for the ‘hole’. The centre of the bread is cut out and the egg is cooked inside the hole in the bread. This recipe is different.

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Not Traditional Eggs In A Hole

For this recipe, a pepper is sliced into rounds and the eggs are cooked inside the pepper. This not only reduces the number of carbs but the calories as well. And the peppers add flavor and a boost of vitamin A to the dish.

Ingredients For Eggs In A Hole

There are two parts to this recipe: the eggs in a hole and the fresh salsa topping.

For the eggs you will need:

• Eggs. We use large eggs to make this dish.
• Milk. It can be whole, 2%, or skim.
• Ham. Leftover ham or deli ham can be used for this dish.
• Cheese. Shredded cheese of your choice can be added to this recipe.
• Salt and pepper.
• Bell pepper. These are cut into rings to hold the egg instead of bread or toast. Red, yellow, or orange peppers will work. 

To make the fresh salsa that tops this breakfast dish, you will need:

• Tomato. Fresh tomato is diced to make this salsa. It can be any type of tomato you have on hand.
• Red onion. We use red onion, but a white onion can also be used.
• Jalapeno. The addition of this pepper adds just a little heat. 
• Garlic. Fresh garlic is minced to add to the salsa.
• Lime juice. 
• Fresh cilantro.
• Salt and Pepper. 

Easy To Make

Eggs in a Hole are easy to make and quick. This breakfast can be made on a weekday or weekend. Ready in less than 15 minutes, if you prepare the salsa the night before, Eggs in a Hole are perfect to start your day, any day of the week.

And these are easily made on an outdoor griddle. We make these on our Blackstone because we can make a double or triple batch all at once.

Topped with Fresh Homemade Salsa

These Eggs in a Hole are topped with a simple homemade salsa. 

Although the recipe calls for everything to be made at the same time, the salsa can be made the night before and stored in the fridge until ready to use. This saves time when preparing this dish on a weekday.

If you don’t have the ingredients or don’t have the time to make the salsa, jarred salsa can be used in its place.

Salsa Variation

The jalapeno can be replaced with any hot pepper you have on hand or omitted. We have used banana peppers and Cubanelle peppers and sometimes we dice the ends of the sweet peppers and add them to the salsa.

Diced avocado is also a great addition to this salsa. Of course, that will change the calorie and fat content of the recipe, but avocados have good fats and this recipe would only use half of an avocado.

Can The Ham Be Replaced or Omitted?

Eggs in a hole can be made with or without the ham in the eggs. 

The ham can also be replaced with chopped, cooked bacon or sausage crumbles. 

Cheese On Top

Shredded cheddar cheese is used to top this dish. But other kinds of cheese can also be used. Monterey Jack, Jalapeno Cheddar, Havarti, and Gouda are just a few cheeses we have used.

Lactose-free cheese can also be used to make this dish. Or the cheese can also be omitted altogether if you want. See the vegan version of this recipe below for cheese alternatives. 

Making Eggs In A Hole

Making this recipe is easy and can be done in a few different ways.

We started making these in a frying pan on the stovetop, using a non-stick frying pan, which works best. We use this method in the winter and when camping.

In a cast iron pan over a campfire. This is another way we cook these when camping. We also make them this way when cooking with the Weber Kettle. 

Our new favorite way to make Eggs In A Hole is on the Blackstone Griddle. We can make up to 12 at a time on our 22″ griddle, making it perfect for making a large batch for our family. 

Vegan Version

If you are vegan, you can still make this recipe. Yes, there are plant-based eggs. JUST Egg is one of those products. You can find this product at Amazon in the U.S. In Canada, this product is sold at major grocery stores.

Vegan cheese can be substituted in this recipe. There are many brands available like Violife. Nuts for Cheese is a Canadian brand with a good variety of flavors.

The milk in the recipe can be replaced with any vegan alternative like almond, cashew, or coconut milk.

And lastly, the meat in the recipe can be replaced with any plant-based meat alternative.

Serving Eggs in a Hole

This dish is best served immediately. When freshly cooked, the flavors are at their best.

If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge in an air-tight container and reheat them in the microwave. When storing leftovers, the salsa, and the eggs should be kept in separate containers.

Once cooked, these will last up to two days in the fridge.

For another quick and easy breakfast idea, try our Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins.