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    Basted Eggs - Fried, Steamed Eggs

    Modified: Dec 17, 2023 by Parvathy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

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    Basted eggs are perfect steamed, fried eggs for breakfast, brunch, snack or even dinner that you can quickly make using a little butter or oil, eggs and simple, basic seasonings!

    basted eggs

    You may also add a splash of little water while making basted eggs, if desired. Whether you prefer runny yolks like in over easy eggs, slightly runny yolks like in fried over medium eggs or completely cooked yolks like in fried over hard eggs, you can do any of these while using the basted eggs method, by slightly adjusting the cooking time!

    basted eggs for breakfast
    Contents hide
    1 what is basted eggs?
    2 more easy egg recipes:
    3 how to make basted eggs?
    4 ingredients used
    5 step by step instructions
    6 Basted Eggs - Fried, Steamed Eggs
    6.1 Ingredients
    6.2 Instructions
    6.3 Nutrition

    what is basted eggs?

    making basted eggs

    Basted eggs are basically eggs cooked in a pan covered with a lid so the eggs get steamed and cooked. Sometimes a little water is also added to make the cooking process faster. You may also baste the eggs using just butter or a little oil, where you lightly fry the egg first in oil or butter, then close the pan with lid and cook in the steam for the remaining time. The resulting basted egg is very soft in texture and very flavorful.

    basted eggs

    This is also a great way of preserving all nutrients while cooking the eggs without wasting any yolks or whites and it's also very delicious.

    perfect basted eggs for breakfast

    In fact, basted eggs is one of the best, simple and most easy ways to cook eggs! If you like steam cooked eggs, you can also make steamed boiled eggs in the instant pot pressure cooker easily!

    more easy egg recipes:

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    • scrambled eggs and spinach
    • eggs and cabbage
    • perfect boiled eggs in instant pot
    • scrambled eggs with avocado
    • instant pot scrambled eggs without milk
    • tofu scrambled eggs

    So here is how you can baste eggs using just a pan with a lid, whether you like runny egg yolks or completely cooked egg yolks!

    how to make basted eggs?

    basted steamed fried eggs

    We use the following ingredients to make simple, easy, delicious and healthy basted eggs.

    ingredients used

    • eggs 3 large
    • oil or butter 1 tablespoon
    • salt adjut to taste
    • black pepper ¼ teaspoon or as preferred
    • garlic powder ¼ teaspoon (optional)

    step by step instructions

    • Heat a non stick pan or skillet and crack the eggs to the hot pan (you may crack the eggs to a bowl and then add to the hot pan if that is easy for you).
    eggs added to hot pan
    • Also add the butter or oil, as needed to fry the eggs.
    frying eggs
    • As the egg whites begin to set (about 1 to 2 minutes), close the pan with a lid.
    making basted eggs by covering the pan with lid and cooking in steam
    • You may also sprinkle a little water (about 1 tablespoon) for even better steaming of eggs but make sure to immediately close the pan with lid once the water is sprinkle, or it may splatter.
    making basted eggs
    • Once the pan is closed with lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until a white films form over egg yolks.
    how to baste eggs
    • If you want the egg yolks to be runny like in over easy eggs, you can stop the cooking, open the lid and carefully transfer the basted eggs to a serving plate using a good spatula.
    basted eggs
    basted steamed fried eggs

    If you want only slightly runny yolks like in over medium eggs, wait for another 1 more minute and then stop the cooking and transfer the eggs from the hot pan so the egg yolks will not be too runny, but it will be soft and have a texture of jelly.

    If you prefer completely cooked egg yolks like in over hard eggs or over well eggs (as I have done here), continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes in low heat until the yolks are completely cooked and set and the yolks resemble that of boiled egg yolks. That way, the yolks won't be runny at all. It is your personal preference how long you want to cook the basted eggs, once the white film has formed over the yolks. You do not need to flip the basted eggs as they are done without flipping itself.

    However, you may flip and cook the other side too, if you wish. I prefer not to flip the basted eggs, because they are just perfect without flipping and soft and delicious.

    basted eggs

    Once the basted eggs are done to your liking, immediately and carefully transfer the eggs to a serving dish, season with more salt and pepper if you wish, enjoy the eggs while it is still hot or warm for the best results!

    Below you can get the detailed recipe for making basted eggs!

    basted eggs fried and steam cooked

    Basted Eggs - Fried, Steamed Eggs

    Easy to make. perfect basted eggs (lightly fried and steamed in the pan) for breakfast or brunch!
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    Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: basted eggs
    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3 eggs
    Calories: 42kcal
    Author: Parvathy

    Ingredients

    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
    • salt adjut to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or as preferred
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional

    Instructions

    • Heat a non stick pan or skillet and crack the eggs to the hot pan (you may crack the eggs to a bowl and then add to the hot pan if that is easy for you).
    • Also add the butter or oil, as needed to fry the eggs.
    • As the egg whites begin to set (about 1 to 2 minutes), close the pan with a lid.
    • You may also sprinkle a little water (about 1 tablespoon) for even better steaming of eggs but make sure to immediately close the pan with lid once the water is sprinkle, or it may splatter.
    • Once the pan is closed with lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until a white films form over egg yolks.
    • If you want the egg yolks to be runny like in over easy eggs, you can stop the cooking, open the lid and carefully transfer the basted eggs to a serving plate using a good spatula.
    • If you want only slightly runny yolks like in over medium eggs, wait for another 1 more minute and then stop the cooking and transfer the eggs from the hot pan so the egg yolks will not be too runny, but it will be soft and have a texture of jelly.
    • If you prefer completely cooked egg yolks like in over hard eggs or over well eggs (as I have done here), continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes in low heat until the yolks are completely cooked and set and the yolks resemble that of boiled egg yolks. That way, the yolks won't be runny at all.
    • It is your personal preference how long you want to cook the basted eggs, once the white film has formed over the yolks.
    • You do not need to flip the basted eggs as they are done without flipping itself.
    • However, you may flip and cook the other side too, if you wish.
    • I prefer not to flip the basted eggs, because they are just perfect without flipping and soft and delicious.
    • Once the basted eggs are done to your liking, immediately and carefully transfer the eggs to a serving dish, season with more salt and pepper if you wish, enjoy the eggs while it is still hot or warm for the best results!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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