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A basted egg on toast
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Basted Eggs

Basted eggs are one of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare an over-easy egg that is perfectly cooked every single time.
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basted eggs
Servings: 4
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet with a lid

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter to the skillet. When the butter is melted and bubbly, gently crack the eggs into the pan.
    Four eggs cracked into a skillet
  • When the bottom of each egg is opaque white, add the water to the pan and cover with the lid.
    A covered skillet containing four eggs
  • Cook covered for two minutes, or until the egg whites are cooked through, but the yolk is still runny. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
    Four basted eggs in a skillet
  • Serve the eggs on their own or on toast.
    A basted egg on toast

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Notes

  • A hot skillet helps the whites set quickly.
  • Water + lid creates steam, which cooks the egg tops without flipping.
  • For yolk doneness, steam less time for over easy, a bit longer for over medium, and longer for over hard.
  • A clear lid makes it easier to watch the whites set, but it is not required.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg