Description
Crispy cheese eggs elevate breakfast with irresistible golden edges and melted cheddar magic. Savory simplicity meets culinary delight, promising you a quick, satisfying morning meal that sparks pure breakfast joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or a mix)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter or olive oil
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs
- Optional: Chili flakes
Instructions
- Warm a non-stick pan over medium temperature, coating the surface with a light layer of butter or olive oil.
- Allow the fat to melt and distribute evenly, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Gently scatter shredded cheese across the entire pan, creating a thin, lacy cheese layer.
- Watch the cheese transform, bubbling and crisping at the edges until it develops a golden, lacy texture.
- Delicately crack eggs directly onto the melted cheese network, positioning them with gentle spacing.
- Sprinkle a small amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the eggs for enhanced flavor.
- Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, trapping steam to help cook the egg whites while maintaining runny yolks.
- Allow eggs to cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, monitoring the whites for complete set and yolks for desired consistency.
- Using a carefully angled spatula, lift the entire cheese and egg creation from the pan in one smooth motion.
- Transfer to a warm plate, optionally garnishing with fresh chopped herbs or a light dusting of chili flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
- Serve immediately while the cheese remains crisp and eggs are perfectly cooked.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like parmesan, cheddar, or gruyere for unique flavor profiles and varying levels of crispiness.
- Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet for maximum crispiness and even heat distribution if you don’t have a non-stick pan.
- Ensure the skillet is truly at medium heat to prevent burning the cheese while allowing it to develop a perfect golden-brown crunch.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, choose harder, aged cheeses that release less oil and create a more stable cheese “crust” during cooking.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg