Egg in a Basket

Two of my favorite food groups—eggs and toast—unite in this take on the playful dish also known as toad in the hole or, more simply, egg in toast. Fancy it up by adding a handful of spinach along with the cheese or topping with salsa or pesto. Watch carefully as you cook the crust and don’t raise the heat higher than medium: The goal is for the crust to brown and the egg to set simultaneously. If you are using a frozen cr