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Basted Eggs: Two Ways

This might just be your new favorite way to make eggs! Lightly buttery basted eggs are a delicious and easy way to change up your usual morning routine.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basted eggs
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 50kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Nonstick Skillet

Ingredients

Basted Eggs: Steam Method

  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs, whole
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons water

Basted Eggs: Butter Method

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs, whole
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Basted Eggs: Steam Method

  • In a small nonstick skillet, heat the butter over medium high heat until hot and it begins to foam.
    1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Lower the heat to medium, gently crack the eggs into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute until the bottoms start to color and the whites begin to set, 3 to 4 minutes. The yolk will still be runny.
    2 eggs, whole, Salt and pepper
  • Add the water to the pan, then immediately cover to trap steam inside the pan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the top of the egg has started to cook and the yolk is the desired consistency. Serve immediately.
    3 Tablespoons water

Basted Eggs: Butter Method

  • In a small nonstick skillet, heat the butter over medium high heat until hot and it begins to foam.
    2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Gently crack the eggs into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute until the edges of the egg start to turn golden brown and get crisp, about 4 minutes.
    2 eggs, whole, Salt and pepper
  • Tilt the pan gently to one side, then using a spoon, baste the hot butter over the eggs as they continue to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Once the tops have started to set and take on color, remove from the pan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 2mg