Huevo in the Hole, an Egg in the Hole Recipe
Huevo in a Hole, a Mexican twist on the classic Egg in the Hole. You only need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this crisp edged, soft centered, corn tortilla and fried egg wonder.
Servings: 1
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 3 corn tortillas small
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stack 3 tortillas and using a biscuit cutter (or a cookie cutter) cut the center from the tortillas. Discard the center pieces.
- Heat your skillet or griddle over medium heat and add about 1-2 Tablespoons of butter, oil, or bacon grease to the pan.
- Add the stack of tortillas to the pan and let them cook for about 30-45 seconds before cracking your egg right into the hole. Season the egg well with salt and black pepper. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes or until the bottom of the egg is set. Then flip the tortilla and egg over to cook for another minute or until your preferred level of doneness.
- Immediately move your huevo to a plate and garnish it with toppings of your choice. Serve.
Notes
Suggested Toppings:
- Salsa
- Chopped Cilantro
- Green onions
- Jalapenos
- Chorizo or ground sausage
- Black Beans
- Corn
- Avocado
- Cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg