Egg in a Bagel Hole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 everything bagel, split
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 ounces cold-smoked salmon (optional)
• Caviar or sliced avocado (optional)

Directions:

1. Prepare Bagel:

   • If needed, use a paring knife to carefully widen the holes in each bagel half to 1¾ inches in diameter.
   • Spread butter evenly on both sides of the bagel halves.

2. Cook Bagel:

   • Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Place bagel halves, cut sides up, in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Flip bagel halves so the cut sides are down. Reduce heat to low.

3. Cook Eggs:

   • Crack an egg into each bagel hole. Pour 1 tablespoon of water around the edge of the skillet.
   • Immediately cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to your liking, about 5-8 minutes.

4. Finish and Serve:

   • Transfer bagel halves to a plate. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
   • Top with cold-smoked salmon and caviar or sliced avocado if desired.