Back to school is hard. And the end of summer is even harder.
So when the two collide in a how-can-it-be-over-I-want-summer-back flurry of a.m. activity because nobody is back on an appropriate school time sleep schedule, breakfast takes a back seat for too many school-bound families.
In my search to find some new breakfast routines that don’t include commercial, big-brand sugar cereals with way too loud of packaging for the early hour, I find myself gravitating to a go-to favorite breakfast my husband introduced to me just a few years ago. How in the world did I survive my adolescence without this breakfast?
Frog In the hole. Yup, that’s the name, don’t wear it out.
Odd name it may be, but easy it most definitely is. By choosing a whole grain bread that provides a long-wearing carbo load, protein packed eggs and the finish of cheese just because, and a bit of fresh fruit, it’s a healthy, power-packed breakfast that’ll keep my 7-year-old’s brain churning ’til lunch.
Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
Frog In the Hole
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole wheat bread I like my local brand Grandma's Sprouted Wheat
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1-2 T shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat a fry pan on medium and spray with cooking spray and 1 teaspoon of butter. With the rim of a water glass or biscuit cutter, cut out the center of a slice of whole wheat bread. Place bread slice and remaining round in fry pan and crack 2 eggs in center of holed-out bread. Place a lid over the pan and cook for 2 minutes or so. As eggs set and whites become cooked, flip bread and egg with turner, also turning bread round. Add shredded cheese to top of egg and bread, cover to cook and melt until eggs are cooked as desired. Serve with fresh fruit. For the adults, I serve with Chohula or salsa and sour cream for a little kick.
Need a few more ideas for make ahead or easy a.m. recipes? These will get you through the morning and are as easy as putting on a fresh cup of joe.
photo > Family Fresh Cooking
Entice the kids with Family Fresh Cooking‘s sweet Berries and Goat Cheese Mini Pizza, a recipe that brainwashes the young-uns into thinking they’re eating dessert for breakfast. Pick up a pre-made pizza dough (Marla likes Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough) then go with a mild goat cheese—or a more potent flavor if your kids aren’t picky—and choose your own fruit and nut combo to keep them happy.
photo > Framed Cooks
Simplify your morning but still get mom (and dad) star points? Yes! Thanks to Framed Cooks maple-ey on-the-go version of the good old stand-by French Toast, Kate’s French Toast Muffins are perfect to make the night before and toss to the kids as they sprint out the door.
photo > What’s Gaby Cooking
Clear out the veggie crisper and bake ahead the night before so that the next morning you’re ready to warm up What’s Gaby Cooking‘s Petite Vegetable Frittatas in the microwave for a minute and toss to the kids as they bolt out of the door. This recipe would also be great in a ham and cheddar cheese variety for a meat lovers option.
photo > Ingredients, Inc.
Ingredients, Inc. is full of healthy and delicious recipes. And with peaches coming into their peak season, Alison’s Fresh Peach-Pecan Muffins are no exception thanks to healthy whole-wheat flour giving kids a dose of good carbs that they’ll never see coming, pecans packing the protein and good fats (yes parents, you can eat them too, and keep your cholesterol in check) and the peaches, well, the peaches are just plain tasty and sweet.
photo > Mountain Mama Cooks
Super easy and quick to bake while still finding your morning coffee, Kelley uses store-bought puff pastry, milk chocolate bars and almond paste to keep her kids morning breakfast sweet and simple with Mountain Mama Cooks Chocolate Croissants Cheater Style .
photo > Taste Food
I’m a sucker for the thick, tarty flavor of Greek yogurt, and Lynda’s easy breakfast of Yogurt, Plum and Granola Parfait is another supreme example of a make-ahead-becomes-breakfast-in-a-minute recipe. I’m betting Taste Food‘s spiced plum compote could easily be adapted to showcase any stone fruit like spring’s apricots or fall’s peaches.
And a side note, Maria is receiving some great holiday cookie submissions from our foodie blogger friends and can’t wait to showcase them in our upcoming Winter Issue, and we’d love to see yours. Submit your holiday cookie by September 1 and share your sweetness with the world.
Thanks for reading. If you liked this post, please subscribe to foodiecrush and follow me on twitter, Facebook and Pinterest
Julia Kruz
All recipes sound delicious:) Ain’t apple good combination with sandwich? Thank You for easy breakfast recipes!
Brett Collins
Great post! In England where I the a lot of “frog in the hole” it is Traditionally known as Toad in the Hole. Either way is the same great dish!
It seems everyone has their own name for it.
Delilah@Garagegymplanner
Really this are amazing recipes for break fast really want to try all of them thanks for sharing.
EatFormula
Great food recipe. I will try to make this . Beside this, I will try tom make this Jerk Chicken Pasta First. Which is really wonderfull..
Why not you try?
Christi Gay
I just feels right. Once again, these pictures look divine and the write ups are making me drool! Treehole” by my husband and it’s one of my favorites.
Ofelia Workman
I didn’t have a clue about it til just a few years ago. I love making Eggs in the Hole for my husband. Will definitely check out your muffin.
Tt in nyc
I think that it is irresponsible and sad that you recommend a puff pastry chocolate breakfast for children. An occasional treat? Sure. Breakfast on their way to school? Dont think so.
Point taken. How about filling it with cheese and scrambled eggs? That would be tasty. And a piece of chocolate on the side ;)
Luke
Great recipes. The only problem for me is that i will eat what remains in school and probably putt it all back and get my books dirty with eggs and all other ingredients :P
Ah, that’s what they have spray and wash for. Enjoy.
Yvette ~ Muy Bueno Cookbook
Great roundup – They all look beautiful and so tasty!
Barb Bamber
Wow, can’t believe I haven’t heard of Frog in the Hole! Where have I been, could have used this one but my daughter and son have gone off to University… Thanks for sharing :)
I know! I didn’t have a clue about it til just a few years ago. Imagine what we missed out on.
Becky at VintageMixer
What a great list!! I love making Eggs in the Hole for my husband. And the peach muffins look like ones I would love. It was lovely seeing you last night. Let me know when you’re free for lunch soon.
So good to chat with you too. Yes, lunch! Ricotta gnocchi dumplings.
danielle
ha, we call them holes in the middle. so many names for the same thing! i’ve never thought to put cheese on them, yum!
Emily
Eggs, bread and cheese is one of my favorite meals…even for dinner! I am definitely going to have to try Frog in a Hole!
Agreed! When isn’t eggs, cheese and bread the trilogy of tasty?
Rachel
I’ll take one (or two) of those breakfasts every day please!
I grew up with One Eyed Bandits (your Toad in Hole). They were my favorite!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.
Thank you so much for including me! What a great post and with some of my favorite bloggers! I truly appreciate it and am honored :)
marla
LOVE this post!! Wonderful breakfasts and I want each and every one. Now. Thanks for including me in the line up.
Thank you! Love, love, love your blog.
Jennifer @ Licious Food
I was uneducated about “Frog in the Hole” until I saw a posting on The Pioneer Woman. How can something so simple taste so goooood! :)
I’ll have to look on her site for it, that would have been a good one to link to!
Michelle
Now, how to get mom to stay awake through all this?????
Michelle
Love frog in the hole! Will try as a variety to the eggs and sausage. We also do oatmeal with blueberries a lot to hold her through until lunch.
Would be great with Elise’s favorite veggie sausage :)
Cookin' Canuck
This is such a great post, Heidi. I’m always looking for new recipes to spice up the school morning breakfasts. Your frog in the hole will definitely be on the menu.
Betsy
I love a frog in a hole! (I call it egg in a basket) If you want to be really crazy, try making it into a grilled cheese sandwich! http://bit.ly/naQW7R I also make a french toast “muffin” but mine are ready in 12 minutes! So easy for those hectic mornings http://bit.ly/mYDjQs Great post! thanks!
Will definitely check out your muffin. THX for the comment.
Paula @ Dishing the Divine
Once again, these pictures look divine and the write ups are making me drool! Time for me to go eat breakfast! :)
Regina M.
OMG! I too was introduced to the “Frog in a
Treehole” by my husband and it’s one of my favorites. It’s crispy, buttery and so creamy from the yoke!!
Bev Weidner
I LOVE Frog in a Hole!
I even love saying, “frog in a hole.”
I just feels right.
Kelley
Perfect for back to school. I love the addition of the cheese, usually I’ve just done the egg in toast. Thanks for including me in the round up and I am drooling over Alison’s peach pecan muffins!
Joe keery
Hello, I’m a college student from New York, I recently got a difficult essay for my sociology class … I was assigned recently to prepare an essay on self-esteem and social commitment, but I’m really stuck and troubling with my essay homework.
Amy
First, prepare this recipe, eat it, then get to work. You are going to do great. Just do your very best and follow your instincts. You will do well if you do just that.