Perfect Over Hard Eggs

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Creamy, comforting, and reliably satisfying, perfect over hard eggs are a breakfast classic that never disappoints.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 140kcal

Cost: Low

2 large Eggs Fresh, high-quality, room temperature recommended.
1 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil Melted or at room temperature, based on preference.
1/8 teaspoon Salt Or to taste.
Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste.

Heat the frying pan over medium heat for about a minute so it warms evenly but isn’t smoking.
Add the butter or olive oil to the pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Wait a few seconds until the butter foams or the oil shimmers.
Carefully crack the eggs into the pan one at a time, keeping the shells intact and spacing them so they don’t touch.
Season the eggs with salt and freshly ground black pepper immediately after they hit the pan.
Cook until the whites are set around the edges and mostly opaque on top, about 2 to 3 minutes depending on pan heat.
Gently flip the eggs using a spatula and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the yolks are fully cooked and firm to the touch.

For extra flavor, finish with a pinch of smoked paprika, chives, or grated Parmesan.