Make 4-6 eggs all at once and save time and effort on those busy mornings! A little butter and a little water steam the eggs, creating solid whites and soft creamy yolks. Get the true flavor of fresh eggs with minimal fat and learn how to baste eggs; you’ll wonder why you never tried this recipe before!
What is a Basted Egg?
A basted egg is similar to a fried egg, but a small splash of water is added to help steam the tops.
We love this recipe because it cooks eggs to a medium set (AKA “sunny side up”). This recipe uses 3 simple ingredients you likely have on hand. They’re so quick to make! These eggs are ready to enjoy in less than 10 minutes.
Poached vs Basted Eggs
What’s the difference between poaching and basting? Poached eggs are submerged in boiling water (sometimes with vinegar added) in an uncovered pan. A poached egg will have a firm white and a runny yolk. A basted egg is cooked in a small amount of oil or butter and then a small amount of water is added to the pan. The eggs are steamed as the water evaporates under the closed lid. It’s a nearly fool-proof way to cook eggs without any extra steps!
Variations
Other seasonings can be sprinkled on the eggs before the water is added to the pan. Finish with Everything Bagel Seasoning, Adobo Seasoning, or Homemade Seasoned Salt. Even a few drops of hot sauce can be added to the eggs for an extra spicy flavor!
How to Make Basted Eggs
It’s super easy to make homemade, restaurant-style basted eggs!
What to Serve With Basted Eggs
Any style of eggs is perfect with buttered toast, but we like to top basted eggs on Potato Pancakes, Sweet Potato Hash, or with a side of Homemade Breakfast Sausage. Basted eggs can be subbed for poached in Eggs Benedict.
Easy Ways to Make Eggs
How to Make Fried Eggs – ready in 10 minutes Oven Poached Eggs – a great way to cook eggs for a crowd Microwave Scrambled Eggs – ready in 5 minutes Air Fryer Eggs – boiled eggs in the air fryer Easy Baked Eggs – a low carb breakfast Hard Boiled Eggs – perfect every time Fluffy Scrambled Eggs – everyone’s favorite!
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