Spooky Halloween Eggs in a Hole with Parmesan and Chili Oil
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These spooky Halloween eggs in a hole with parmesan and chili oil make for a fun and festive breakfast for the month of October! The toast itself is packed with flavor from the garlic butter, parmesan cheese and chili oil. You can use you choice of Halloween cookie cutter to create a fun design in the middle of the toast for the eggs to cook. Ghost, bat, pumpkin or any other shape you wish to turn this egg toast into! This is fun breakfast to share with the whole family and to get into the spooky mood.
I love the month October. There is something special about the shift to crisp nights, changing colors, and Halloween decorations popping up that makes walks extra interesting. We do not do a lot of Halloween decorations at our house, but still try to make this time of the year fun. And one thing I have learned about being a mom to two young kids, is that the little things can make this time of the year feel special. Especially using cookie cutters to make food more fun and festive.
But do not get me wrong, this Halloween toast just for the kids! They are spicy and have garlic bread vibes that are perfect for the grown-ups too!
If you are looking for more egg and toast recipes, check out my avocado toast with red pepper sauce and fried egg or my Caesar salad toast with parmesan fried egg.
Why you will love this spooky Halloween Eggs in Hole Recipe
Customizable: Have kids that do not like spicy foods? Skip the chili oil. And you can do any cookie cutter shape you want or just use a round cup and make the classic circle!
Fun: This is a simple and easy way to make meals a little more fun! Little effort but big impact with the family!
Flavorful: The bread is smothered in garlic bread and then dipped into shredded parmesan cheese, giving the toast so much flavor. The added chili oil over the eggs give this breakfast or brunch recipe a spicy twist.
What is eggs in a hole?
Eggs in a hole (or one of the many name variations), is a simple breakfast or brunch recipe where an egg is cooked in the center of slice of bread. It is an easy and pretty straight forward meal that does not require many ingredients or time. And one that is always a hit with my kids.
I made a few changes to recipe in that the butter is flavored with garlic and oregano and then dipped into grated parmesan cheese. This gives the bread it self so much FLAVOR! It taste a lot like garlic bread! Just with an spicy egg in the middle!
Other names for eggs in a hole
I grew up calling this dish eggs in a hole. But there are so many different names I have heard others use for this egg toast. I have seen egg in a basket, toad in the hole, bullseye egg, eggs in a nest, and popeyed eggs. I know there are more names beyond the ones I listed!
Whatever you call it, its is delicious!
Ingredients you will need
Bread: This recipe makes two eggs in a hole toast, so you will need two slices of hearty bread. I used sourdough bread but you can use any large slice of bread you love. Just be sure it is large enough to for the cookie cutter of choice.
Butter: You will need softened butter to mix with the garlic powder and dried oregano. You can used salted or unsalted butter. I recommend adding a pinch of salt of using unsalted butter.
Garlic Powder: Gives the toast garlic bread vibes.
Dried Oregano: Adds a little more flavor to the bread. You can swap for another dried herb, such as parsley or Italian.
Parmesan Cheese: Grated parmesan is pressed onto slices of bread prior to adding to the skillet. I recommend using freshly grated parmesan cheese as pre-grated cheese sometimes has an anti-caking agent that can interfere with the melting of the cheese.
Salt and Pepper: Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
Eggs: You will need one egg per slice of bread.
Chili Crisp: Chili crisp takes the eggs to the next level! You can omit if you wish.
What cookie cutter shapes to use
You can do any shape you wish, as long as it fits inside the bread without breaking the crust! I did ghost for Halloween because they fit the best in my bread, but the options are endless. And you can switch this up for any Holiday! Go with hearts for Valentines day, trees for Christmas, or just keep it classic with the round hole! The Garlic and parmesan adds so much flavor that this egg toast recipe stands out without any fun shapes!
Expert Tips
- Test fit your cookie cutter on your slice of bread to make sure it fit without breaking the crust at all.
- You can use your bread of choice, just make sure it a large slice and pretty hearty. If the bread is too thin, it might not hold the egg well.
- Firmly press the bread into the grated parmesan cheese. You your hands to help press it onto the bread if needed.
- Keep the heat on the skillet medium-low while cooking the egg so prevent it from burning on the bottom.
- Serve on the eggs in a hole on its own, with avocado (my personal favorite), fruit, small salad or anything else of your choice!
If you give this spooky Halloween Eggs in a Hole recipe a try, let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
And be sure to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations.
From my kitchen to yours, happy cooking! I hope you love this Halloween themed eggs in a hole as much as we do!
Spooky Halloween Eggs in a Hole with Parmesan and Chili Oil
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Butter (softened)
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano
- 1/3 C. Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 slices of Sourdough bread or bread of choice
- 2 Egg
- Chili crisp
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the butter, garlic powder and oregano. Stir until combined. Spread the butter onto both sides of a piece of bread. Press the bread into grated Parmesan cheese, making sure to get both sides well covered.
- Using a Halloween shape cookie cutter of choice (or any shape you want), cut the shape into the center of the bread. Make sure that you use a cookie cutter that fits your bread and all the edges of the bread remain connected. Remove the bread from the cookie cutter.
- Heat a small drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the toast and the bread cut out. Once browned, flip both. Crack an egg into the center of the bread. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook at least until the egg whites have set. (Longer for personal preference of egg doneness). Remove from the skillet onto a plate. Gently add desired amount of chili crisp on top of the cooked egg as season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
