Basted Eggs

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 1
Yield: 1 servings

Description

This quick and easy basted egg recipe results in set whites and creamy, runny yolks, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch flaky sea salt, or to taste

Directions

1 Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Carefully crack eggs into the skillet and let cook until whites have almost set, about 1 minute.
2 Add water, cover skillet with a lid or cookie sheet, reduce heat to medium-low.
3 Let cook until whites have set, yolks are still runny, and some of white has set over yolk, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove lid and transfer eggs to a serving plate. Garnish with pepper and flaky salt, if desired. Serve immediately.