How to Make a Bird in a Nest
Step #2: Cook and crumble as many slices of bacon as desired. You will notice that we have two versions of this recipe. This recipe is for the ‘Her’ version and is shown on the right. The ‘His’ version, shown on the left, includes two slices of bacon instead of one with additional goat cheese and seasonings and no spinach (my husband is not a fan). You can decide how you like it. If you want more eggs, just make another hole and use two eggs for a Birds in a Nest recipe! Step #3: Heat on medium ½ teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet and then add the spinach leaves. Step #4: Sauté the spinach leaves for about 1 minute, until just glistening. Remove from heat and arrange in a thin layer on your plate to create a bed for the nest. Step #5: Add the remaining ½ teaspoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of butter to the skillet and heat on medium until sizzling. Step #6: Place the slice of bread and the round piece you cut out in the skillet to toast. Step #8: Let it cook for one to two minutes, checking the underside until it is lightly browned (toasted). Step #9: With a large spatula, carefully flip the slice of bread and egg completely over to cook the other side. (Don’t worry if the egg gets a little messy, as I tell my kids, “It still eats the same!”) Step #11: Let the underside cook for one to two minutes (depending on how runny or firm you prefer your yolk to be). To reheat, use a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes or microwave on medium power for 30-45 seconds. This ensures the egg remains intact. Reheating in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes is also effective to maintain crispiness.
