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    Home » Breakfast

    Egg In A Hole Rolls

    Published: Feb 25, 2020 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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    This post has been sponsored by KING'S HAWAIIAN®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    Not your ordinary egg in a hole, these soft and slightly sweet KING'S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are filled with a piece of bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and an egg. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper, and bake to your desired egg texture. Don't forget a sprinkling of chives before indulging in the best breakfast sandwich!! 

    egg in a hole roll with egg yolk dripping down on a white plate

    Growing up, KING'S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls were a treat during dinnertime. The soft and slightly sweet bread is a favorite, and I love that KING'S HAWAIIAN Bread stays true to the original island recipe. These days, the rolls are more of a frequent rotation in my house. Especially during the summertime—I keep them in one piece, cut the rolls in half, and spread mayo. Then, I add turkey, tomato, lettuce, red onion, and cheddar cheese; place the top back on; store it in a big plastic bag; and take to the beach. It's perfect.

    Those beach sandwiches are perfect because they're easy to serve to a crowd at the beach and everyone loves them. I wanted to do something similar for a girls' brunch I was hosting. I always make cinnamon rolls but wanted something savory to go along with them. And who wants to sit at the stove cooking eggs? Not me!! 

    Albertons recipet next to egg in a hole kings Hawaiian before baking

    This egg in a hole breakfast sandwich is so easy. You could definitely prepare everything just up to placing the actual eggs in the bread the night before. Then, right before baking, crack the eggs in and add the spices. Easy peasy. KING'S HAWAIIAN Bread will make any of your breakfast ideas irresistibly delicious. I always load up on all of my cooking needs when I visit Albertsons; the KING'S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are found near the deli section with all the cheeses and meats, aka my favorite spot!!

    Let's get to the recipe. 

    egg in a hole roll on a stack of white plates with a small fork

    What ingredients do you need?

    • KING'S HAWAIIAN® Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. These rolls are the perfect size, and the slight sweetness goes perfectly with the bacon, egg, and cheese!
    • Eggs. Small or medium-sized eggs would be best, but I always have loads of large eggs on hand. In that case, gently crack the egg into your hand and let the majority of the white slip through into a clean bowl. You could use the leftover egg whites for meringue cookies!
    • Bacon. You totally do not need to add bacon if you want to keep these veggie, but I love bacon—especially for breakfast. You're going to par-cook it before placing it inside the rolls. Why not try prosciutto next time? Yum!
    • Cheese. Please just make sure you use a good quality, sharp cheese. After all, you want the flavor of the cheese to shine through. I like to use sharp English Cheddar.
    • Salt, Pepper, and Chives. You'll only need a small amount of these three ingredients, but don't forget them—they make all the difference! 

    For a sweet pairing try my sticky pecan rolls too!

    kings hawaiian rolls opened on a white surface

    How do you assemble Egg in a Hole Rolls?

    Since the eggs will cook quickly, we are going to par-bake the bacon to ensure it is fully cooked, while not overcooking the egg.

    To start, place the uncooked bacon on a sheet tray—ensuring the slices are not touching. Place the sheet into the oven, and then turn the oven on to 350F/180C.

    Bacon cooking on a sheet tray

    While the oven is preheating and the bacon is par-baking, prepare the rest of the ingredients.

    Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking dish and tear the 18 pack of rolls in half so you are left with 9 rolls. Place the rolls into the prepared pan. It is important to grease the pan to prevent the bottom of the rolls from getting stuck to the baking dish.

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    Use a knife to cut a hole out of the center of each roll. When cutting, remember: an egg has to fit into this hole, so make sure it's large enough.

    rolls with their center cut out in a white baking pan next to breakfast fillings

    Shred the cheddar cheese, chop the chives, and set aside.

    After 10 minutes, the bacon should be ¾ of the way cooked. Take it out of the oven, and place the bacon on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Cut each slice of bacon in half.

    Press one piece of bacon into each hole so that the bacon overhangs. Make sure to gently press the bacon down; this helps create more room for the egg.

    slices of bacon stuffed into the center of dinner rolls (

    Sprinkle a bit of cheddar cheese in each hole, then carefully place each egg into the hole. It's important that you've discarded a lot of the white if you are using large eggs or the white will seep all over.

    Finally, sprinkle the salt and pepper all over. Then, sprinkle the remaining cheese.

    egg in a hole rolls before baking in a white dish

    Bake the breakfast sandwiches for 14-19 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs. I wanted more jammy eggs as opposed to runny eggs.

    Mine were done at 17 minutes, but adjust the time accordingly to your preference. Ultimately, you just want to ensure the white is cooked. Everyone's oven is different, so pay close attention.

    white pan of egg in a hole rolls after baking

    Sprinkle the chives all over and let cool for 5 minutes. Use a knife to cut each roll into an individual sandwich.

    egg in a hole rolls on two white plates next to a bag of kings hawaiian rolls

    Look at that egg—talk about breakfast perfection! Make sure to try my sour cream coffee cake and vegetarian quiche recipe next.

    half eaten egg in a hole roll with a jammy egg in the center

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    Egg In A Hole

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    Not your ordinary egg in a hole, these soft and slightly sweet KING'S Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are filled with a piece of bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and an egg. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper, and bake to your desired egg texture. Don't forget a sprinkling of chives before indulging in the best breakfast sandwich!! Step-by-step photos help you make the perfect breakfast rolls! 

    • Total Time: 30 Minutes
    • Yield: 9 Sandwiches 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 9 KING'S HAWAIIAN® Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
    • 5 Slices of Bacon
    • 9 Small or Medium Eggs (For Large Eggs, See Note Below)
    • ½ cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
    • ½ Teaspoon Ground Pepper
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Chives

    Instructions

    1. On a sheet tray, place the bacon—ensuring the slices are not touching. Place it into the oven, and then turn the oven on to 350F/180C.
    2. While the oven is preheating and the bacon is par-baking, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
    3. Lightly spray a 9-inch square pan, and tear the 18-pack of rolls in half. Place the chunk of 9 rolls into the prepared pan. Use a knife to cut a hole out of the center of each roll. When cutting, remember: an egg has to fit into this hole, so make sure it's large enough.
    4. Shred cheddar cheese and chop chives. Set aside.
    5. After 10 minutes, the bacon should be ¾ of the way cooked; take it out of the oven and place the bacon on a paper towel to drain excess fat. Cut each slice of bacon in half.
    6. Press one piece of bacon into each hole so that the bacon over hangs. Make sure to gently press the bacon down; this helps create more room for the egg.
    7. Gently sprinkle a bit of cheese in each hole, then carefully place each egg into the hole. Sprinkle the salt and pepper all over, then sprinkle remaining cheese.
    8. Bake for 14-19 minutes; I wanted more of jammy eggs as opposed to runny eggs. Mine were done at 17 minutes, but adjust the time accordingly to your preference. Ultimately, you just want to ensure the white is cooked. Sprinkle on chives and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into individual sandwiches.

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    Notes

    Make-Ahead Option: Prepare just up to before the actual egg goes into the bread. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge. When ready to bake, add eggs, salt, and pepper. Bake accordingly. 

    Reheat: Place in the oven at 300ºF for 10 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds. 

    Doubling: Easily double the recipe to serve more people. I would add 5-10 minutes to the baking time and bake them in a 9" x 13" pan or sheet tray!

    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 15
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: egg in a hole, bacon and egg sandwich, breakfast sandwich

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    1. Rachel says

      March 02, 2020 at 3:48 am

      Wow, these look so gooey I cannot wait to make them this weekend!

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 02, 2020 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks Rachel!! Let me know how you enjoy them!! XX Liz

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    2. Julie says

      July 05, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      This is exactly what I was looking for this morning with my large package of kings Hawaiian rolls.

      Would love to see a link for croutons for all the bread pieces I cut out!

      Mahalo

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        July 06, 2021 at 7:01 pm

        Hi Julie, thanks so much for coming back to review the recipe, so happy you enjoyed it and making croutons is a great idea! I end up eating the middle parts of the bread, but croutons would be much better! I'll add it to the list! Thank you!! XX Liz

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    3. Kat says

      June 25, 2023 at 11:28 am

      This was such an easy recipe and perfect for a family brunch. The eggs were perfectly jammy and everyone loved it!

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        June 26, 2023 at 8:18 am

        Thank you so much for the lovely 5-star review Kat!! So happy you loved this easy brekky!! Take care. XX Liz

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