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Valentine’s Day Breakfast Idea: Heart-Shaped Egg in a Nest

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Egg in a Heart

I’ve written about Egg in a Nest before, but I decided it was time to revisit this breakfast classic just in time for Valentine’s Day. I felt like making something fun for breakfast this past weekend and since February is the month of heart-shaped food (at least in the world of food blogs), I decided to break out my heart-shaped cookie cutter to create Eggs in a Heart for breakfast!

The method is simple. Grab a piece of bread, an egg, a cookie cutter or a knife, some butter, and a frying pan. Cut a heart-shaped hole in the bread.  Heat the pan over medium heat, add a bit of butter and swirl around.  Place the slice of bread in pan (as well as the little heart-shaped piece) and carefully crack the egg into the hole in the bread.

Egg in a Heart in a Pan

Sprinkle egg with a bit of salt and pepper and cook until the bread is nicely browned on the bottom.  Next, you can either carefully flip the slice of bread over to cook the other side, or you can slide the whole pan under the broiler and cook until the top of the bread is browned and the egg is cooked to your liking.  If you use the broiler method,  I suggest brushing the top of the bread lightly with melted butter (or a bit of bacon grease if you have some handy) before putting it under the broiler.

Serve with the little heart on top, or place it on the side.  Would be perfect with a side of fresh-squeezed blood orange juice.

Enjoy with your sweetheart!

Egg an a Heart with Bacon

If this is your first time learning about Egg in a Nest, it might be fun to read my first post about it, especially the comments!  There are over 80 comments on that post, most of them giving different names for this simple breakfast dish.  And if you happen to call it something else, head on over and join the discussion!

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  1. Terry B says

    Totally charming, Nicole! Kind of a distant relative of the shaped pancakes my mother used to make for me. Nothing beats food obviously made with love.
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  2. FoodRenegade says

    In my home, we avoid grains unless they're traditionally prepared (sprouted, soaked, fermented). And, even then, we rarely eat them. BUT -- and this is a big but -- this is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. Particularly if it's grilled in a mixture of pastured butter and bacon grease from foraged pigs. Thanks for the heart idea! I need to figure out what I'm doing special for my hubby! Cheers, KristenM
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  3. Dana says

    I remember that my Dad made this for us often on weekends. We called it "Egg in a Basket." As an adult, I don't think that I've ever made it. That will change Saturday morning, though. Thanks.
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  7. ISS says

    Looks great...here's an idea I'm going to try: use 2 slices of bread instead of 1 and after cutting the heart shape, placing some cheese in between the bread...grilled cheese egg in a nest!!!
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  8. Paula Maack says

    How cute is that??? I love eggs in the middle, too!! I also love Valentines Day. I just blogged about an aphrodisiac infused Valentines Day picnic at home here, should you be interested. Happy V-Day!! ~ Paula
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  12. Jen says

    We make these at least once or twice a week! My favorite breakfast ever! The heart shape is a great touch. Thanks! We go heavy on the salt & fresh pepper and salt & pepper the cut out as well and it really is great!
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  15. Kira says

    Love your site. Unfortunately the link for Heart-Shaped Buttermilk Cranberry Scones goes to the Tenderloin with Smoked Paprika Butter recipe. Eager to try your scones!
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  18. Sarah says

    Interesting. I grew up with that as a weekend treat, but we always called them one eyes. My favorite part was using a glass to poke out the "eye" holes.... It was also the dish that got my boyfriend to eat eggs - now he loves them. :)
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  20. Katrin Marie says

    They look so m-m-m YUMMY! good idea! I've been planning to do a breakfast date with my date, now thats a good idea to make haha. Though what you mean with "you can slide the whole pan under the broiler" as in putting the bread in the oven? Sorry am from Iceland, dont really understand that part :) please do answer
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