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Basic Fried Eggs

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Quick Recipe

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 6 to 8 minutes
Makes: 2 to 4 servings

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What You Need

Butter
2 to 4
EGGS
Salt and pepper

Here’s How

  1. For Over-Easy or Over-Hard eggs: HEAT 2 tsp. butter in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. BREAK eggs and SLIP into pan, 1 at a time. IMMEDIATELY reduce heat to low.
  3. COOK SLOWLY until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 5 to 6 minutes.  SLIDE turner under each egg and carefully FLIP it over in pan.  COOK second side to desired doneness.  SPRINKLE with salt and pepper.  SERVE immediately.

For Basted Eggs: COOK as for Over-Easy or Over-Hard Eggs, but use 2 Tbsp. butter.  COOK until edges turn white. Begin BASTING eggs with butter from pan.  COVER pan between bastings and CONTINUE COOKING until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.

    For Steam-Basted Eggs: COOK as for Over-Easy or Over-Hard Eggs, but use 1 tsp. butter or a light coating of cooking spray. COOK until edges turn white.  ADD 1 tsp. water to pan.  Cover pan tightlyCONTINUE COOKING until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.

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      Enjoy

      • Serve fried eggs for breakfast, in a fried egg sandwich or on top of steaks, cheeseburgers or hash.
      • Kids especially get a kick out of Mexi Eggs-in-a-Hole, a unique version of fried eggs.

      Insider Info

      • Fresh eggs produce the best-looking fried-egg - a compact oval with a thick white and a high centered yolk.
      • For neater shape, break eggs into custard cup first, rather than directly into the pan. Hold cup close to surface of pan and slip egg from cup into pan.
      • Heat matters. If heat is too high, eggs will become tough and rubbery. Gentle heat preserves nutrients and allows for even cooking.

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      Nutrition Information

      Per Serving

      Excellent Source: choline

      Good Source: protein

      calories: 105
      total fat: 9g
      saturated fat: 4g
      polyunsaturated fat: 1g
      monounsaturated fat: 3g
      cholesterol: 222mg
      sodium: 71mg
      carbohydrates: 0g
      dietary fiber: 0g
      protein: 6g
      vitamin A: 361.8IU
      vitamin D: 17.5IU
      folate: 23.6mcg
      calcium: mg
      iron: .9mg
      choline: 126.4mg

      vitamin C: 0mg
      vitamin E: .9IU
      trans fat: 0g
      sugars: 0g
      potassium: 68.1mg
      magnesium: 6.1mg
      selenium: 15.9mcg
      phosphorus: 96.6mg
      vitamin B12: .6mcg
      vitamin K: .5mcg
      vitamin B6: .1mg
      copper: .0mg
      vitamin B1 - thiamin: .0mg
      manganese: .0mg
      zinc: .6mg
      vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .2mg
      vitamin B3 - niacin: .0mg
      omega 3: .0g
      omega 6: .8g