How to Make Over-Easy Eggs

Discover the ease and simplicity with which you can make the star of your next brunch: Over-Easy Eggs.

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Eggs are a double-edged sword. (Yes, I am aware eggs in fact have NO edges.) While they can be cooked and prepped in myriad ways (you got your Sheet-Pan Eggs, your Deviled Eggs, and Hard-Boiled Eggs done in the air fryer, just to name a few), in some cases, just a minute or two can mean the difference between one type of egg and another. Take, for instance, my recipe for Over-Medium Eggs and this one, for Over-Easy. One can quickly become the other.

Brunch can be a multitasking nightmare for even the mostest of hostesses, so it’s important you know for certain how to make your guests’ eggs or the proverbial egg will be all over your face.

Are eggs Healthy?

Eggs are healthy. They’re packed with protein and are NOT high in blood cholesterol (yes, that’s the bad type). Their nutritional value usually has more to do with how they’re prepared. This recipe uses butter, which contains fat. While fat is something your body needs, you probably don’t want to go overboard with the amount of each serving nor the quantity of eggs you eat. This meal (minus the avocado and bread) is suitable for vegetarian, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 (though you may have differing opinions on what constitutes whole30 living).

INGREDIENTS

2 large eggs
1 tbsp butter
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
bread and avocado (for serving)

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt

Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and lightly foaming.

Cook

Carefully break the eggs into the skillet. Cook the eggs until the whites are set on top and the yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes.

Flip

Use a spatula to flip the eggs and let cook for another 5 to 10 seconds. Transfer to a plate and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Serve

Serve with toasted bread and sliced avocado.

DEVOUR!

Tips and Tricks to Make Perfect Over Easy Eggs

The size of your egg will affect the cooking time. This recipe uses large eggs, but add/subtract time for extra-large/medium-sized eggs, respectively.
Use olive oil instead of butter if the fat content is a concern.
Putting a lid on the skillet sets the egg whites more quickly and keeps the yolks runny.
Don’t be discouraged if your first (or second or third) set of eggs don’t turn out as planned. So many variables affect the cooking time of eggs that it can be a guessing game.
If you have any melted butter left over, use it to baste the eggs before serving.

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FAQs

Should i use salted or unsalted butter?

That’s up to you, though I recommend unsalted. That way, the amount of kosher salt you want in your eggs is in your hands (literally).

why must we wait until the butter is foaming?

Foaming butter is a visual cue that tells you when the skillet has attained the right temperature. As well, really hot butter enhances the flavor of the eggs and improves their texture.

Serving Suggestions

If you’re having people over for brunch, you’ll want to assemble a wild mix of breakfast goodies so that there will be something for everyone. So let’s make up some Blueberry Oatmeal with a Cheesecake Swirl, for those with a sweet ‘n’ creamy tooth. For those carnivores, we have some relatively healthy strips of Turkey Bacon, fresh out of the air fryer. If you have any paleo dieters in attendance, they’ll appreciate these Paleo Banana Pancakes made with coconut flour. And for those guests that can’t stay long, we have some Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs they can grab as they make for the door.

How to Prep and Store Over-Easy Eggs

Given the ease with which you can make these eggs AND the rubbery texture they will assume upon reheating, it’s not recommended you store them. If you have leftovers, put them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for no longer than two days. You can warm them up in the microwave but doing so will finish off their yolks.