Paleo Eggs in a Hole-
A keto, low carb & paleo eggs in a hole recipe that is grain-free and gluten-free.
PinPaleo Eggs In A Hole, or eggs in a basket, or toad in a hole, or also known as eggs in a frame. This classic egg dish goes by many names.
Actually, the true" Toad in a Hole" dish is sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding originating from the UK, and my family (Americans) have always called this egg dish "Toad in a Hole".
So they have been calling it the wrong name for a long time.
Basically, it is a fried egg inside a "cut out" in your toast. I made a version that is paleo, grain-free, starch-free, nut-free, and low carb by using my grain-free quick bread in place of regular toast.
This recipe is actually 0g net carbs because the fiber content is higher than the carb count. So, this recipe is great for Keto or Atkin's induction.
Baking the quick sandwich bread
Cut or press a hole in the center of the bread.
Crack egg into bread hole in the frying pan.
Once the egg is cooked enough, flip over to cook the other side.
Serve and enjoy.
RECIPE AND DIRECTIONS BELOW:
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Paleo Eggs In a Hole
Ingredients
- Quick Sandwich Bread:
- 2 ½ tablespoon golden flax meal where to buy flax meal
- 1 egg beaten.
- 1 tablespoon coconut or almond milk.
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda + ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar mixed in a separate pinch bowl.
- ½ tablespoon butter ghee, or coconut oil
- Eggs in a Hole Ingredients:
- 2 eggs for frying
- 2 teaspoon butter ghee, or coconut oil.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F, and grease or oil a loaf pan.
- Combine all quick bread ingredients in the loaf pan and stir until completely combined.
- Bake the bread in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until browned.
- Remove bread from oven and cool completely.
- Slice bread across the middle and slide a spatula under the bread and lift out of loaf pan * as seen in photo above.
- With a knife or biscuit cutter cut a hole in the center of each piece of quick bread.
- Oil or grease a fry pan and place on stove top on medium heat. Place bread in fry pan and crack an egg into each bread hole, * as seen in photo above. Cook eggs for a few minutes and then flip over to cook other side of eggs and bread.
- Remove from pan with spatula once eggs are cooked the way you prefer.
- Serve and enjoy.
Kathleen Polacik says
Great recipe to try👍 not sure what size loaf pan to use,, would it be a 9x5 or is it another size, thank you
Stacey says
Kathleen, It is a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
Kathleen Polacik says
Thank you😊
Michele says
Just made this recipe, SERIOUSLY YUMMY!
Michele says
I'm heading out to my kitchen to make this NOW! BTW, we call them One Eyed Jacks!
Stacey says
Michelle, Thanks for trying the recipe and taking the time to let us know the results. One Eyed Jacks, that is one I haven't heard before. I love that name!
Debra says
love this recipe and we call it Egg in a basket in Louisiana, I really enjoyed several other recipes that your page posted. Thanks for sharing good healthy recipes:)
mamie says
Any chance anyone has tried to double or triple this and use a larger pan? We are a growing family of four 🙂 my two year old had fun making bread with me tonight, and liked it so much she asked for more! Can't wait to introduce it to my husband. Great recipe. I'm off to look at more of your recipes!
Stacey says
Mamie, I think you could double or triple the recipe and use a bigger pan. That is a great idea.
~ Stacey
Liz says
not sure why but in the south we call them hobo eggs.
Stacey says
Liz, I have not heard that one before! Would be interesting to find out how that name came about.
~Stacey
Cesca says
This looks good but the fiber cannot be higher than the carb count. Every gram of fiber is one gram of carb but you just can't process it that's why you don't count it.
Colleen says
My grandpa made these for me as a kid and we called them Popeye's. Will try this recipe tomorrow. Thanks!
Kieran says
Can you microwave the bread?
Stacey says
Kieran, Yes you can microwve in a glass or other ceramic loaf pan for 1:30 minutes to 2:00 minutes, depending on your microwave.
~ Stacey
Jo says
Hi,
Love this recipe. But here in Australia we would call it... egg in a window. Will make it tomorrow.
Thxs
Stacey says
Hi Jo, egg windows, I have not heard that name yet. Thank you for sharing the Australian name with us and trying the recipe!
Sincerely,
Stacey
Kari says
Great recipes
Stacey says
Kari, Thank you!
Stacey~