Description
Buttermilk Biscuit Egg-in-a-Hole is a comforting and easy breakfast recipe featuring fluffy buttermilk biscuits toasted to golden perfection with a perfectly cooked egg nestled in the center. This hearty skillet dish combines simple ingredients and quick stovetop cooking for a satisfying meal, garnished optionally with fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 large buttermilk biscuits, homemade or refrigerated
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Biscuits: Slice each buttermilk biscuit in half horizontally, creating two biscuit halves per biscuit. Using a small round cutter or the rim of a glass, cut a hole in the center of each biscuit half, reserving the cut-out round pieces for toasting alongside.
- Toast Biscuits: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the biscuit halves and the reserved cut-out centers in the skillet. Toast them for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they become lightly golden and crisp.
- Add Remaining Butter and Crack Eggs: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Crack one egg into the hole in the center of each biscuit half, ensuring the whites settle inside the biscuit rings.
- Season and Cook Eggs: Season each egg with salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid to help eggs cook evenly. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the egg whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred level of doneness—less time for runny yolks or longer for firmer yolks.
- Serve: Remove the biscuit egg-in-a-hole from the skillet and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired, and serve with the toasted biscuit cut-outs on the side for a complete meal.
Notes
- For firmer yolks, cook for an additional minute or carefully flip the biscuit halves to cook eggs on both sides.
- Try substituting whole wheat or cheddar-flavored biscuits for added nutrition and flavor variety.
- Keep an eye on the butter to prevent burning; adjust the heat as necessary during cooking.
- This recipe works great for weekend breakfast or brunch and can be easily doubled for larger groups.
