Whether you call ’em Egg-in-the-Basket or Egg-in-a-Hole, they’ll always be “Moonstruck” Eggs to me.
When I first saw Moonstruck, back in ’87, I fell in love! From Ronny Cammareri baking, “bread, bread, bread”, to the splash of a sugar cube hitting celebratory Spumante, and the “just delicious” oatmeal that Ronny enjoys with the family – all great scenes, but none more memorable than when Rose prepares Moonstruck Eggs (aka egg-in-a-hole) for her daughter, Loretta, played by Cher.
Man, I wanted a seat at that table! I could imagine the taste of Rose’s flawlessly fried egg cradled in its perfectly toasty bread, topped with spicy Italian long hots.
Yep…I really loved this movie… and this meal!
Every component of this dish is gratifying, but I have to say – these hot peppers make the meal! Hot and delicious – especially when fried in a little butter, whole, with skin and seeds in tact, their flavor is robust – packing a perfect punch. I like to place them in the pan just as the butter begins to melt, and by the time the eggs are done – the peppers are ready too!
INGREDIENTS:
- Thick-sliced Italian bread
- Butter
- Extra large eggs
- Fried Italian long hot peppers (cayenne or Calabrian chili peppers)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Olive oil
- Fresh rosemary
HOW TO MAKE MOONSTRUCK EGGS:
- Use any of your favorite crusty breads or focaccia.
- Slice it up thick.
- Cut a hole out of the center.
- Over medium heat, place a frying pan.
- Add a big pat of butter to the pan and add your hot peppers.
- Once the butter is melted, fry one side of the bread.
- When it’s sufficiently golden, flip to the other side.
- Break an egg in the center, and fry until the egg is cooked but the yolk still soft.
- Top with a couple of hot peppers, a drizzle of olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Buon Appetito!
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“Moonstruck” Eggs with Fried Italian Long Hot Peppers
- Category: Breakfast
Description
Whether you call ’em Egg-in-the-Basket or Egg-in-a-Hole, they’ll always be “Moonstruck” Eggs to me.
Ingredients
- 2 slices Italian bread, cut thick
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 extra large eggs
- 2 – 4 fried Italian long hot peppers (cayenne or Calabrian chili peppers)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. fresh rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In center of your sliced bread, gently cut a hole. Remove the cut pieces and set aside.
- Over medium heat, place a big pat of butter in your pan and add the hot peppers.
- Once the butter is melted, add the bread to the pan and fry the first side.
- When it’s sufficiently golden, flip to the other side.
- Break an egg in the center, and fry until cooked but yolk is soft.
- Top with a couple of hot peppers, a drizzle of oil, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
Ok… so I’ve been on the road for the past week (almost to our new home), but I remember scrolling through my social media and seeing this INCREDIBLE dish! It has stuck with me this entire week and now that I finally have an Internet connection and I’m not dead-tired from driving all day, I wanted to really see and appreciate this gorgeous dish you have created! I love that this is beautiful enough to serve to guests, yet quick enough to make during the week. And those peppers… yes, please!
I can’t wait to make these when get my kitchen back…. whenever that will be 😉
You must be counting the minutes! I’m so excited to hear all about your new abode! I don’t know…Moonstuck Eggs might be a nice way to break in that new kitchen – super easy, home-y and delicious! With everything you have going on, I thank you for taking the time to stop by! So sweet! xo
This breakfast look so comfoting, love its simplicity, sometimes the best flavors lay in the most affordable and on hand ingredients. Love it!
So so true! Many of my favorite meals come from the most simple and delicious ingredients!
Eeeek! Don’t kill me, but I have never seen Moonstruck before… to be honest, I have never even heard of it (insert shamefully burrying my head in my hands here). Don’t worry though, I am already googling it and looking for a good copy to stream. 🙂
I adore eggs in a hole (or moonstruck eggs- as I will now always call them). But what is there NOT to love?? Eggs in bread? Yeah. Yum! I’m digging your addition of italian long hot peppers! Such a simple addition, but I bet it really takes moonstruck eggs to the next level.
Thanks for sharing not only a delicious dish, but also a movie I must watch! 🙂 Cheers, my dear!
I will only be able to move beyond my shock if you promise to watch it and get back to me!! Haha! I know you will enjoy, unless of course, Western-Sci-Fi (is that even a thing?) is your thing… Thanks, dear!
I was having Moonstruck flashbacks while writing one of my posts a while back and kept on Googling various scenes to find the reference I was looking for. All along, I wondered why I never tried egg in a hole…Now, I have a good reminder to go for it! And, I really need to watch that movie again! 🙂
Does your family do this too? Recite lines from their favorite movies all the time? This is one of those movies for us! We love it and have seen it more times than I can count! 🙂
I have not seen this movie but the eggs look fantastic!
I promise…the movie’s as fantastic as the eggs! 🙂
Yeah, Moonstruck 🙂 🙂 🙂 These eggs are perfect Annie! Love them! Pinned!
Thanks, Mira! Can’t resist a fried egg cradled in Italian toast! 🙂
Oh my gosh, Moonstruck was one of my favorite movies! Love that you are sharing these eggsbrea with us. Such a delicious breakfast – they look absolutely perfect!
This was a fun one!! Thanks, Kelly!
I love the name Moonstruck Eggs 🙂 I don’t make dishes like this nearly enough and it’s such a fabulous breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Your version looks delicious!
It’s a fabulous and tasty, quick and easy meal! Thanks, friend!
Sometimes it’s the simplest recipes that conjure up really great memories… and I never saw Moonstruck, but remember how wildly popular it was. I was still in high school! Love these moonstruck eggs, Annie. I recall my sister calling them eggs in the basket! HA! And was so intrigued the first time I saw them prepared like this, not fully appreciating the creamy, runny yolk and the bread acting like a sponge. So delicious. I’ve not made this in far too long. Next time I do, I’ll make sure to have a few peppers on hand to throw in the Skillet! Thank you, for this, my dear!
Gosh, that’s so true. It doesn’t get any simpler than this but it’s so enjoyable for so many reasons! Thanks, dear! 🙂
Eggs and a movie on the list for one of these nights. 🙂
I’m excited for you! 🙂
Now I have to watch this movie and make these eggs! Great post, Annie!
You must!! I wish I could make it a requirement of anyone who stops by, today! hahah! Thanks, dear! 🙂
We haven’t watched that movie yet but It’s now a priority on my list. This eggs look amazing.
Puh-lease do yourself the favor of seeing that movie!! I promise it will not disappoint!! Thanks, friend!
Haaa! This post surely put a smile on my face. Peter and I know the movie by heart! One of our favorites. The peppers are the best!
Hahah! Love it! It’s one of our all-time favorites too! So glad you enjoyed! Thanks, Kay!
Before I even read your post, I started thinking about Moonstruck! I love that movie! I used to own it on VHS so I need to find it on DVD. This eggs look wonderful, Annie! Such a delicious breakfast, especially with those hot peppers!
I know, right?! It’s one of our classics!! We love it! And this breakfast!! Thanks, friend! 🙂
These look so much better than my Shakeology right now!
Hahhahah! Oh boy – I hope so! 🙂
Egg toast is my favorite in breakfast! I never tried long hot pepper before! So, it is sure goes to my to-eat list! 🙂
Yes! I love it, too! I agree, this should be on all the to-eat lists!!
Wow! Those peppers are stunning! These eggs look fabulous and this is definitely a recipe I haven’t seen before 🙂
Thanks, Medha!! I think you’d really like it!
I’m one of those that calls it “Egg in a Hole” 🙂 – but this is one of my favorite breakfasts! I’m not a big fan of breakfast, but this I loooove!
This one’s a winner, for sure! 🙂
I’ve never heard them called Moonstruck eggs before, and I thing the addition of Italian peppers to this classic deliciousness is genius!
This is one of my all-time favorites!! Thanks, Kari!