Basted Eggs

Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
10 mins

Servings:
1

Yield:
2 eggs

Ingredients

Directions

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.

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Add water, cover skillet with a lid or cookie sheet, reduce heat to medium-low.

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)