How to Make Basted Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple, yet delicious breakfast recipe to start your day off right? Basted eggs are the perfect option. This classic dish is quick and easy to prepare, and the end result is a perfectly cooked egg with a runny yolk that's just waiting to be scooped up with a piece of toast. Whether you're a fan of sunny-side up eggs or prefer your eggs over-easy, basted eggs are a great way to enjoy the rich, creamy flavor of a perfectly cooked egg.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 2 eggs

  • Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully crack eggs into the skillet and let cook until whites have almost set, about 1 minute.
  • Add water, cover skillet with a lid or cookie sheet, reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Let cook until whites have set, yolks are still runny, and some of white has set over yolk, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove lid and transfer eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with pepper and flaky salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 418mg
    • Sodium: 583mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Potassium: 145mg