Basic Fried Eggs
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| Preparation 1 min. Cooking 2 min. Ingredients | |
| 2 | eggs |
| Cooking spray | |
Method
Heat skillet to medium heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray. One at a time, break eggs into small bowl, then slide into skillet. Cook slowly to desired doneness.
For sunny-side up, cook just until whites are set.
For over-easy, cook until whites are set. Turn over and cook just long enough to form a white film over yolks, about 30 seconds.
For over well, turn eggs over and cook until eggs are completely set, about 1 minute.
For well done or steam-fried eggs, prepare a sunny-side up egg. Cover skillet during last minute of cooking or spoon 1 tsp (5 mL) water over each egg and cover pan. Cook until done as desired. Place eggs right side up on plate. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Variations
Eggburger: Break egg into moderately hot non-stick skillet. Stir gently to break yolk and mix a bit with the white. Season with salt and pepper. When egg is set, turn and cook other side. Place cheese slice on a warmed or toasted hamburger bun. Top with fried egg and any of these garnishes: tomato, lettuce, cooked mushrooms, red or green peppers, crisp cooked bacon, pickles, relish or ketchup. Makes 1 serving.
Pizza Eggs: Break 2 eggs into moderately hot non-stick skillet and sprinkle with finely chopped cooked bacon (or pepperoni) and parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat approximately 1 minute. Add 1 tsp (5 mL) water and cover pan tightly. While eggs are cooking, spread 1 tbsp (15 mL) warmed pizza or tomato sauce on each half of a toasted English muffin. When done as desired, place eggs on English muffin halves and serve. Makes 1 serving.
Pita Eggs: Add 2 eggs to a moderately hot non-stick skillet. Stir gently to break the yolks and mix with whites. Sprinkle with chili powder and pepper. Cook to desired firmness. Fold fried eggs in half and place in a pita pocket lined with mayonnaise and stuffed with tomato slices and lettuce leaves. Makes 1 serving.
Tip
To make fried eggs with fun shapes, spray the inside of two 3-inch (7.5 cm) diameter cookie cutters with vegetable spray and place in a moderately hot non-stick skillet.Lightly coat skillet with cooking spray and break an egg in each cookie cutter. Season with salt and pepper. Cook slowly until eggs are set, using the steam-fried egg method. Loosen eggs from cookie cutters using a small pointed knife and remove eggs. Serve immediately.
Cut two 1-inch (2.5 cm) rings from a seeded red or green pepper. Proceed as described above.
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