Description
Eggs in Clouds is a light and airy breakfast treat that features whipped egg whites combined with Parmesan, chives, and bacon, baked to create fluffy nests topped with soft baked egg yolks. This elegant yet simple dish is perfect for weekend brunch or a special morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- 3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Separate the eggs: Carefully separate the egg yolks from the whites, placing the whites in a large metal mixing bowl and keeping yolks in the shells or in four small separate bowls to avoid breaking.
- Whip the egg whites: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, ensuring the whites hold their shape firmly when you lift the beaters.
- Fold in ingredients: Gently fold the shredded Parmesan, chopped chives, and crumbled bacon into the whipped egg whites with a spatula to evenly distribute without deflating the mixture.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then spoon the whipped white mixture into four mounds spaced evenly apart.
- Create the yolk wells: Using the back of a spoon, carefully make a deep well in the center of each mound to hold the egg yolk later.
- Initial bake: Bake the egg white mounds at 450°F (230°C) for 3 minutes until they begin to set and form a firm base.
- Add the yolks: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently place a single egg yolk into each well. Season each yolk with pepper to taste.
- Final bake: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the yolks set but remain soft, about 2 to 3 minutes, depending on your oven and preference.
Notes
- For best whipping results, ensure no yolk contaminates the whites and that the mixing bowl and beaters are clean and dry.
- You can substitute bacon with cooked pancetta or omit it for a vegetarian version.
- Try adding herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor variation.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 egg cloud with yolk)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
Keywords: eggs in clouds, baked eggs, fluffy eggs, breakfast recipes, low carb breakfast, cloud eggs
