Eggs in a Nest

Makes 1 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 slice white bread
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine, softened
• 1 large egg, separated
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instruction

1. Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread butter on 1 side of bread slice.
2. Beat egg white at high speed of an eletric mixer until stiff peaks form.
3. Spoon beaten egg white onto prepared bread slice. Make a well in center of beaten egg white with back of a spoon. Place egg yolk in the well.
4. Bake at 350*F (175*C) for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden and egg yolk is set. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.