Looking for a fresh weekend breakfast idea? This gorgeous egg-in-a-hole bacon sandwich is comforting, quick to make and full of nostalgic charm. Read on for an easy, step-by-step guide to assemble a satisfying breakfast sandwich that’s perfect for lazy mornings or a simple hangover cure.
This recipe takes me right back to childhood: simple kitchen magic that still tastes amazing. The classic egg-in-a-hole becomes a full sandwich when paired with crispy smoked streaky bacon and a touch of mayo. It’s adaptable, easy to customize, and guaranteed to please.
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Egg in a Hole Bacon Sandwich – Step by Step Picture Recipe
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This recipe uses UK metric and US cup measurements.
Ingredients
Serves 1
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
- 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon
- 2 thick slices of your favourite bread (I used tiger bread)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 small egg
Essential Equipment
- Large frying pan with a lid
- Circle cookie cutter (mine was 6cm — use a size that fits your bread)
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the bacon and fry until crisp and golden, turning occasionally (about 5–10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
- Use the cookie cutter to remove a circle from the center of one bread slice.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of both slices of bread.
- With the pan still at medium, place both slices mayo-side down and fry until golden on the bottom.
- Flip the bread over, then crack the egg into the hole in the bread slice. A little leakage is fine — you can trim any stray egg later and tuck it into the sandwich.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for a few minutes until the white is set but the yolk remains runny, or cook to your preference.
- Remove the bread from the pan. Assemble the sandwich by placing the fried bread, top with the bacon, add any extra sauce or toppings you like, and finish with the egg-in-a-hole slice. Serve immediately.
Isn’t that lovely? This sandwich looks impressive but is effortless to make. It’s also very flexible—swap the bread, add chopped chives or a pinch of chilli, substitute bacon with cheese for a vegetarian option, or add grilled onions and avocado for extra richness.
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Easy Egg in a Hole Bacon Sandwich Recipe
A deliciously nostalgic egg-in-a-hole bacon sandwich—perfect for a weekend breakfast or a simple, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
- 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon
- 2 thick slices of bread
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 small egg
Essential Equipment
- Large frying pan with a lid
- Circle cookie cutter
Instructions
- Heat the pan, add oil and fry bacon until crisp. Set aside.
- Cut a hole from one slice of bread with a cutter.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice.
- Fry the bread mayo-side down until golden, then flip.
- Crack the egg into the hole, cover and cook until the white is set.
- Assemble the sandwich with bacon and any extra toppings. Serve at once.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories: 832 • Total Fat: 55g • Protein: 50g • Carbohydrates: 33g
Use nutritional data as a guideline only.
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