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Over Medium Eggs

You only need 2 ingredients for over medium eggs (eggs and butter) and a nonstick skillet!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Over Medium Eggs
Servings: 2
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium/low heat (8-inch or 10–inch works best). Add butter.
    Butter in a frying pan on a stove.
  • When the butter has melted, crack the eggs into the pan. Try not to overcrowd the pan with more than 2 eggs.
    Two eggs are being fried in a frying pan.
  • Cook the eggs over medium/low heat for 2-3 minutes or until the egg white begins to set, but isn’t completely cooked.
  • Use a spatula to flip the eggs and let the cook for an additional 45 seconds- 1 minute allow the yolk to almost cook. The yolk should be jammy, not hard.
  • Remove the eggs from the pan and repeat with the remaining eggs.
  • Remove the eggs from the pan and enjoy with salt and pepper.
    A plate with a fried egg, potatoes and a jar of peanut butter.

Notes

  • What pan you use matters, we recommend using a non-stick skillet and still using butter.
  • You want a pan that has a slippery surface so the eggs are easy to move and flip. We do not recommend using a cast iron skillet.
  • Try not to overcrowd your eggs in the skillet. For more eggs, use a larger skillet.
  • We use butter as the fat to cook the eggs in so we end up with consistently cooked whites. If you like crispier edges on your egg whites, use olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Sugar: 1g