Who says breakfast can’t be fun and fancy?
These egg bun bowls are your new go-to for a quick, protein-packed morning fix!
Soft buns cradle perfectly baked eggs, melting cheese, and your favourite toppings─all in one bite─sized bowl of bliss. It’s the ultimate grab and go breakfast with style and substance!
HOW TO MAKE EGG BUN BOWLS
Serves: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Cost per recipe: Serves 2 for under R50
Ingredients:
- 2 round buns
- 60 ml (¼ cup) margarine
- 2 round ham slices
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper
- 60 ml (¼ cup) white cheddar, grated
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180◦C
- Cut tops off the buns and hollow out the centers, leaving a 1 cm bread rim. Spread the insides of the buns with margarine.
- Line the bun bowls with ham. Crack an egg into each. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cheddar.
- Place the bun bowls and lids, buttered side up on a baking tray. Bake for about 15 minutes or until whites are set and yolks cooked to your liking.
Variation:
- Mix a small handful chopped parsley and 1 small, crushed garlic clove through the margarine before spreading.
*This recipe was sourced from The South African Poultry Association (SAPA)