Fried Eggs Recipes

Making a fried egg seems so simple yet for some, this may be the hardest recipe of them all. With the splashing grease, mess, and the general propaganda war against eggs these days, no one wants to fry an egg anymore. I loved fried eggs as a kid and I am on a mission to bring this recipe back into favor.

For starters, gently slip eggs, one at a time, into the hot oil in a skillet. You may use butter, margarine, bacon drippings or sausage drippings. Cook the eggs over medium heat for 30 seconds in order to have the eggs set white and begin to firm. Tilt the skillet so the oil runs to the side of your skillet. Spoon that hot oil quickly and continuously over your firming, now white eggs. This will allow the eggs to form film over the yolks and also set your outer areas. At this point you should begin to have a lovely smell wafting through the house. Everybody should be up and out of bed by now.

When the eggs are done, gently turn them over and cook 20 to 30 seconds if you like them "over easy." You can serve the eggs on a plain plate or make them into a wonderful egg sandwich. Place the eggs on two pieces of toasted bread and throw on some slices of bacon if they are available. Sometimes I sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the prepared eggs to give them a little kick. A sprinkle or two of tabasco fits right in with this wonderfully easy dish.

When making fried eggs or any other egg for that matter, always use fresh eggs. Yolk of eggs that have been stored a while break more easily. Brown crispy edge around fried egg means you have the skillet too hot. Reduce the heat. For a low-calorie egg, omit butter or margarine and use a non-stick skillet. Feel free to use your imagination and sprinkle on some dried chives or even slice up a few tomatoes. The main objective is to get your on the go family to stop and eat a healthy breakfast. The actual recipe is as follows:

Fried Eggs

Servings 2 to 4
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, margarine, etc.
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
10-inch skillet

In a skillet, heat butter over Medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
Break eggs, 1 at a time, into a custard cup or sauce dish.
Slip eggs into hot oil, 1 at a time, without breaking yolks.
Cook 30 seconds until whites start to set.
Tilt skillet so oil runs to the side.
Spoon hot oil quickly and continuously over eggs.
Keeping skillet tilted, baste egg with hot oil for 5-6 minutes or until done to your taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Sit down with your family and enjoy!

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