Baked Cloud Eggs

Name: Baked Cloud Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan; 1/2 lb. deli ham, chopped; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Freshly chopped chives, for garnish

By Lauren MiyashiroUpdated: Mar 7, 2019

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We love a good baked egg recipe, but clouds eggs were the internet trend that changed our breakfast routine forever. Think actual clouds of heaven topped with a runny yolk. They are so fun to make and everyone will think they are the cutest things. Your brunch has never been more Instagrammed.

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Yields:: 4
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 20 mins

Ingredients

8
large eggs
1 c.
freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 lb.
deli ham, chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and grease paper with cooking spray.
2. Step 2Separate egg whites and yolks, placing egg whites in a large bowl and yolks in a small bowl. Using a whisk or hand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes. Gently fold in Parmesan and ham and season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Spoon 8 mounds of egg whites onto prepared baking sheet and indent centers to form nests. Bake until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4Carefully spoon an egg yolk into center of each nest and season with salt and pepper. Bake until yolks are just set, about 3 minutes more.
5. Step 5Garnish with chives before serving.

Our favorite way to SEPARATE EGGS is by simply cracking the egg and separating the yolk back and forth, but you can also use the water bottle hack: Crack an egg into a bowl and use an empty plastic bottle to suction the yolk inside. (It’s kinda crazy how well it works.)