Eggs in a Cloud
Elevate your breakfast game with "Eggs in a Cloud," a visually stunning and protein-packed dish that’s as light as air and bursting with flavor. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like egg whites, Parmesan cheese, and chives into fluffy, cloud-like mounds that gently cradle golden yolks for a delightful presentation. Ready in just 16 minutes, this quick yet elegant recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy yolks and savory, cheesy whites, all seasoned to perfection with a hint of salt and black pepper. Ideal for brunch or a special morning treat, these heavenly eggs are baked to perfection and can be garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs for a picture-perfect finish. Perfect for egg lovers and those seeking a low-carb, gluten-free breakfast idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Chives
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl, and place the yolks into individual small bowls to keep them intact.
Using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. This should take 2-3 minutes.
Gently fold the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper into the whipped egg whites using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
Spoon the whipped egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating four cloud-like mounds. Use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center of each mound.
Bake the egg white clouds in the preheated oven for 3 minutes, or until they are slightly golden on the edges.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven, and gently slide one egg yolk into the well of each egg white cloud.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until the yolks are just set but still slightly runny.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with additional chopped chives or a sprinkle of Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 766 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 1035 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
