Visiting the fam in Ohio this month. My dad makes these Eggs in a Nest for my mom every morning for breakfast. He was on a mission for a couple of weeks to cook eggs in his cast iron pan without them sticking, and he wouldn't give up. He oiled his pan, he sanded it smooth with a power sander, anything to get those eggs to not stick.
He finally met with success. First he bought a gorgeous Field Company #8 cast iron skillet. This pan is amazing! It's so satiny smooth! "A polished surface that's so smooth, your eggs can go ice skating." Luckily for me, he bought me one as well!
Secondly, he discovered Jeffrey B. Rogers over at the Culinary Fanatic who has a huge collection of cast iron pans and a great, really informative website about the maintenance and restoration of cast iron. Following his advice, he now heats his skillet and rubs in a little oil to fill in the pores of the cast iron. Then he adds butter and starts cooking his eggs. The method is brilliant; no sticking!
On to the nests.
They don't really need a recipe. Just use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass and cut a circle (or any other fun shape) in the middle of a piece of bread. Put butter in a hot skillet and let it melt. Put in the two pieces of bread and crack an egg in the hole. Cook until golden brown then flip both pieces and cook the other side until golden brown.
Eggs in a Nest
Ingredients
- eggs
- bread
- butter
Instructions
- Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass and cut a circle (or any other fun shape) in the middle of a piece of bread.
- Put butter in a hot skillet and let it melt.
- Put in the two pieces of bread and crack an egg in the hole.
- Cook until golden brown then flip both pieces and cook the other side until golden brown.
I'm the Mom in this recipe and have the privilege of receiving this marvelous country egg in the nest for breakfast most days. I must say its a delightful way to begin my day. My daughter captured the process with her Dad as they enjoyed spending their time together and shared notes on their love of cast iron pans.
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