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How to Baste an Egg

Basted Eggs Recipe

Contributor: Christine Pittman

They’re easier than over easy but taste better than sunny side up. Basted eggs are the best eggs to make at home.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 4-5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. boiling water*

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Crack in the egg.
  3. Cook until whites are nearly fully set and then add the water to the skillet. Cover the skillet.
  4. Cook the egg in the covered skillet until the whites are set and the thin layer of whites that tops the yolk has turned white as well.
  5. Remove egg from skillet. Serve.

Notes

*Cold water will work too. Boiling water just starts the steam a tiny bit more quickly.