This Bagel Toad in a Hole breakfast or brunch is a healthy, easy recipe kids can make for Mom on Mother’s Day or for themselves on any day, either using the stove or microwave.
Made to look like a flower with fruit (pineapple and raspberry) petals and a green onion stem, elevates this egg in a bagel to a fun and special breakfast or brunch that’s perfect for Mother’s Day!
Toad in a hole
In North America Toad in a Hole is an egg cooked in the middle of a piece of toast with the center cut out. However, Toad in a Hole is not to be confused with Toad in the Hole, which originated in the UK and is something entirely different. Also known as Sausage Toad, Toad in the hole is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with onion gravy and vegetables. Trust me, you really don’t want to get these two dishes confused! You can read more about Toad in the Hole HERE.
Egg in a Hole
In North America, we also refer to this dish by the name ‘Egg in a hole.’ And according to an article in Eater, it’s also known as ‘egg in a hat,’ ‘egg in a basket’ and ‘egg in a frame’. However, although the origins of this recipe are unclear, an official recipe called “egg with a hat” first made an appearance in the Boston Cooking School Cookbook in the 1890’s. It called for a cookie cutter to remove the bread’s center, which, when served atop the cooked egg, became the “hat.” You can read more about that HERE.
For reasons I do not understand, in North America, we like to call the same recipe by several different names. But whatever you call this egg dish, I assure you, it’s an easy and delicious breakfast!
Mother’s Day breakfast kids can make
This Bagel Toad in a Hole is a quick and simple cooked breakfast that kids can make for their Moms on their own. And if they are old enough, they can make it on the stove. If not, they can simply use the microwave. I have included step by step directions for both methods in the recipe card.
But don’t forget the drinks!
Mother’s Day breakfast drink
Kids can also easily make this Raspberry Mimosa Mocktail themselves; it goes perfectly with this Mother’s Day breakfast!
If you are looking for breakfasts that kids can make for Mom or themselves, then this easy Toad in a Hole breakfast is for you!
More Breakfast Recipes Kids Can Make
And if you’re looking for additional ideas for breakfast recipes that kids can make on their own my Raspberry Gingerbread Smoothie is another!
Or my 5 Minute Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich!
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Bagel Toad in a Hole
Ingredients
- 1/2 bagel * any type
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp low-fat, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pineapple ring
- 5-6 raspberries
- 1/2 tsp butter or margarine
- 1 green onion
Instructions
Stove Top Method (see below for microwave method)
- Pat pineapple dry with paper towel.
- Cut pineapple into 6 pieces and arrange on plate, as shown.
- Place other side of bagel on plate to help space and place pineapple.
- Add raspberry on each piece of pineapple.
- Cut green onion diagonally so it fits again stem as a leaf and a below.
- Add green onion to bottom of plate.
- Heat a frying pan on medium on stove top.
- Butter 1/2 bagel and place face down in frying pan.
- Crack egg into middle of bagel.
- Cook for 1 minute with lid on.
- Add cheese.
- Cover and cook for about 30 -60 seconds or until cheese is melted.
- Place cooked egg in a bagel hole on plate and adjust as needed. Serve immediately.
Microwave Method:
- Follow the same first 6 steps as the stove top method.
- Place 1/2 bagel in toaster until browned, then butter.
- Flip over and crack egg into the middle of the bagel.
- Place a microwave lid on top
- Microwave with lid on top for 25 seconds, then remove and add grated cheese.
- Return to microwave with lid and cook for an additional 25 seconds or until egg is cooked, as shown.
- Place cooked egg in a bagel hole on plate and adjust as needed. Serve immediately.
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