Eggs in Clouds
Elevate your breakfast game with these show-stopping "Eggs in Clouds," a stunning and delicious twist on traditional baked eggs. This easy recipe features fluffy, cloud-like mounds of whipped egg whites, delicately seasoned with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, with golden yolks nestled in the center. Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish combines elegance and simplicity, making it perfect for both weekday mornings and special brunch gatherings. Garnished with fresh chives for an optional pop of color and flavor, these baked eggs are light, airy, and naturally gluten-free. Whether served solo or alongside toast, this airy breakfast delight is a surefire way to impress your guests—or treat yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional) chives
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small amount for greasing oil or non-stick spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment with oil or non-stick spray.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks, being careful to keep the yolks intact. Place the yolks in separate small bowls or gently on a plate, and the whites in a large mixing bowl.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This should take about 2-3 minutes on high speed.
Gently fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the beaten egg whites.
Spoon the egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating four mounds (one for each egg). Use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center of each mound to hold the yolk later.
Bake the egg white mounds in the oven for 3 minutes to set slightly.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently place one yolk into the well of each mound.
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the yolk reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped chives, if using. Serve immediately while still warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 753 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 939 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 292 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.
