Name: Bacon-Wrapped Maple Egg-in-the-Hole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 small slices sandwich bread or 4 rounds cut from larger bread; 8 slices bacon; 4 large eggs; 2 tbsp butter or bacon fat; ¼ cup pure maple syrup, warmed; ½–1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; Pinch chipotle powder or cayenne

Bacon-Wrapped Maple Egg-in-the-Hole

This indulgent breakfast classic features a golden bread frame wrapped in crispy, glazed meat and filled with a perfectly cooked center. A drizzle of amber syrup adds a rich sweetness that complements the savory, salt-cured exterior for a perfect flavor balance. It’s an elevated, all-in-one handheld meal that brings a decadent and smoky twist to a nostalgic morning favorite.

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

4 small slices sandwich bread or 4 rounds cut from larger bread
8 slices bacon
4 large eggs
2 tbsp butter or bacon fat
¼ cup pure maple syrup, warmed
½–1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pinch chipotle powder or cayenne (optional)

Instructions

Par‑cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat 3–4 minutes, just until some fat renders and it starts to firm up but isn’t crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Cut bread into rounds (about 2½–3") if needed.
Wrap 2 strips of par‑cooked bacon around the edge of each bread piece, overlapping and securing ends with a toothpick if necessary.
Heat butter or reserved bacon fat in a skillet over medium‑low. Add bacon‑wrapped bread and cook 3–4 minutes per side until bacon is mostly crisp.
Reduce heat to low. Crack 1 egg into the center of each. Cover and cook 5–7 minutes, until whites are set and yolks at desired doneness.
Remove toothpicks. Brush bacon generously with warm maple syrup and finish with black pepper and chipotle.
Serve hot.

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Bacon-Wrapped Maple Egg-in-the-Hole