Egg in a frame (one-eyed jacks)

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 slice Bread
Margarine or butter --
Softened
1 Egg
1 dash Salt

Directions

Tear 2½-inch circle from center of bread, or cut out center of bread with 2 ½-inch round cutter (we used a can that was open at both ends) (Eat the bread circle, or save for Bread Pudding.) Spread margarine generouly on both sides of bread "frame." Put bread in 8-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Turn bread over with pancake turner.

Drop egg into center of bread. Poke yolk with toothpick; swirl to mix.

Turn heat down. Cook, covered, over low heat 5 to 7 minutes or until egg is set. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Lift from skillet with pancake turner.

**As you have guessed, I had this when I was a kid. Daddy also had it when I was a kid (when I made him breakfast) Recipe By : CookinKid

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