5 Egg-cellent Ways to Enjoy Eggs
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Happy National Egg Month! With a prominent spot at the breakfast table to serving as an important ingredient in lunches, dinners and even baked goods, eggs are a kitchen staple for many families.
To kick off a monthlong celebration of this versatile favorite, we’re sharing a few tried-and-true methods for cooking and serving eggs for morning meals.
- Over-Easy, Over-Medium, Over-Hard: Picture a plate of bacon, toast and, of course, eggs – how are they cooked? Almost certainly over-easy, over-medium or over-hard. Just crack into a hot skillet and, once the whites are starting to set, flip until completely set. Cook the yolk to your desired doneness: easy (runny), medium (slightly runny) or hard (cooked egg yolk).
- Sunny Side Up: For those who enjoy the yolk almost completely uncooked, fry the egg on just one side (no flipping required).
- Scrambled: A childhood favorite. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk with a splash of milk along with mix-ins like salt, pepper, veggies or shredded cheese. Cook over low heat until set.
- Baked: Perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, just whisk eggs and desired fillings (peppers, bacon bits, sausage, cheese) before pouring into a muffin tin and baking until cooked through.
- Boiled: Boiling a batch of eggs can help you save time on busy days as an easy, nutritious snack. Simply bring water to a boil, place eggs in the pot and boil to desired doneness. “Soft” boiling keeps the yolks runny while “hard” boiling involves a longer cook time for firm yolks – and less mess.
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