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This is a partnered post with Eggland’s Best. As always, all thoughts and opinions stated are my own.

I’ve been making Birds in a Nest for my family for years. It’s such a fun take on the traditional eggs and toast breakfast and the kids absolutely love it. When I was making Birds in a Nest for myself this week for breakfast, I decided to add another breakfast favorite — bacon! And since I was adding bacon, I decided to go ahead and add some cheese too. I just couldn’t resist, y’all.

This Birds in a Nest recipe is a fun twist to a traditional breakfast.

I was a big fan of Birds in a Nest before adding bacon and cheese, but now I’m an even BIGGER fan. It does require a few extra steps, but the extra steps are totally worth the extra effort.

Birds in a Nest

Birds in a Nest with Cheese and Bacon

Birds in a Nest with Cheese and Bacon

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes

Birds in a Nest is such a fun twist to the traditional eggs & toast breakfast. Add in some crispy bacon and melted cheese, and it's a whole new breakfast experience.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bread (I used whole wheat but you can use whatever you like best)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 slice of bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup of cheese, shredded (I used a three cheese blend)
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • I cook bacon in the oven, so I always start with that step first. If you prefer to cook your bacon in a skillet, that's fine too, just improvise accordingly. Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil and place bacon onto sheet placing it into a cold oven. Turn oven to 400 degrees. I usually cook the bacon for about 14 minutes because I like it crispy. If you don't like it as done, shorten the cooking time.
  • While bacon is in the oven, take a cookie cutter (or use an empty can or small mug) to cut a circle or square from the center of the bread (personally, I like cutting a square). I save the cut out bread in a baggie for either homemade bread crumbs, or a small mid day snack smeared with some peanut butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. While the butter is melting, crack the eggs into a small cup and break the yolk (you don't have to break the yolk, I just prefer it that way). Add the slices of bread to the frying pan and pour eggs into the hole (nest); season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is a nice golden brown. Gently flip using a flat spatula and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, the bacon should be done (or close to it). Once the bacon is done, remove it from the oven and place on a paper towel lined plate; carefully throw away foil being careful not to burn yourself on the bacon fat. Chop bacon with a knife or crumble with your fingers.
  • Remove Birds in a Nest from frying pan and place on rimmed cookie sheet. Evenly sprinkle the cheese and bacon on each slice and place in the warm oven. Please note: Do not turn the oven back on. You just want a little bit of gentle heat to melt the cheese. Once the cheese is melted, remove from oven and serve immediately.

    • Oh my gosh, these Birds in a Nest are so good. I love the addition of the crumbled bacon on top.

    This Birds in a Nest recipe is a fun twist to a traditional breakfast.

    As a work at home mom who carries much of the responsibility of the household and keeping things orderly, I guess you could say I’m the CEO of our household. I make sure everyone gets up on time, gets dressed and to work or school on time, makes lunches so that bellies get full, has homework duty each school night, plans and makes dinner…I could go on and on but since you’re a mom (or dad) you know that being the CEO of your household is no easy task.

    This Birds in a Nest recipe is a fun twist to a traditional breakfast.

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    Comments

    7. Catherine S says

      This looks and sounds really good. Have done this with eggs before, but the bacon and cheese take it to another level.

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    10. Linda says

      oh yes bacon!! I have never tried these in my life. definitely a new twist to breakfast! I will try them with my kids!

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    16. Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says

      Egg-In-A-Hole is just one of the best things, so I can only imagine how great adding cheese and bacon are!

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    19. Ann Bacciaglia says

      It has been so long since i made Birds in a nest. This recipe looks so delicious. I will have to try this recipe this weekend. I am sure my family will love it.

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    25. Rosey says

      This is one of those recipes you see and think, ‘why didn’t I think of that/?’ 🙂 I know my kids would like it, esp. my teen.

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    41. Kecia says

      What a neat idea for a spring breakfast — or anytime really. We have bacon, eggs, and toast often here. This would be a refreshing way to eat the same foods.

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    45. Ora Lee Gurr says

      I am always looking for yummy-sounding breakfast ides for when family and company visit. I’m going to make Birds in a Nest with Cheese and Bacon for Easter, and practice a few times in-between.

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    47. Rosie says

      Your recipe sounds great – I’d like to try it! I love making homemade pudding with lots of eggs, Egglands are soo good the freshness makes a big difference, also use the best quality milk and vanilla – yum!

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    48. Scott says

      I had totally forgotten about making eggs this way! I used to do it all the time, but haven’t in years and years. Will have to do it again this weekend!

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    58. Ashley says

      What a yummy breakfast. I love anything that involved bacon for breakfast – or any meal for that matter. lol

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    59. Emily Smith says

      I would make an omelette with bacon, sausage, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and cheddar jack cheese.

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    60. Dawn Monroe says

      My family loves birds in a nest but Im not sure why I never thought to add bacon and cheese. Those are two of my favorite things! We also call it bird in a basket. I would make some egg salad or deviled eggs.

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    87. mary says

      Well I just love this. Bacon – yes please! Cheese – yes please! Add them together with bread and eggs and yummy! I’m going to try this on Saturday with the kids

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    91. Michele says

      I generally eat my eggs scrambled if I a making them myself. I actually like them over easy as well so I would probably love this recipe. Now if I could only master the “flip it over part”!!

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    96. Patty says

      This is a go-to comfort dish for me but I’ve always called it toad in a hole. Why that I have no idea. I love the addition of bacon and cheese ’cause everything’s better with bacon!

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