Cooking a perfect runny egg over toast without using oil in a non-stick skillet can be a delightful culinary experience. Achieving that gooey, golden yolk surrounded by crispy edges requires a combination of technique, patience, and the right ingredients. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering runny egg over toast, taking you on a journey to savor the flavors and textures of this classic breakfast dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, we'll provide tips and tricks to help you master this culinary art, ensuring a perfect runny egg over toast every time.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PERFECT EGGS OVER EASY
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Crack the eggs: Crack 2 large eggs into a custard cup.
- TIP: Never crack eggs directly into a pan-always crack them into a cup or ramekin. It's the only way to make sure they cook evenly, and you can pour them into the pan right where you want them.
- Heat the pan: Place an 8-inch nonstick skillet over low heat and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (don't dare skimp). Brush the butter around the pan.
- Add the eggs: When the butter stops foaming, pour the eggs into the pan, then quickly lift the handle just enough for the eggs to pool slightly on the far side. This will prevent the thin albumin from running out all over the pan.
- Flip the eggs: After 10 to 15 seconds, smoothly lower the handle. Wait another 10 seconds, then lightly jiggle the pan just to make sure that nothing is sticking. Season with 1 pinch of kosher salt and 1 grind of black pepper and cook, still over low heat, for 1 to 11/2 minutes.
- Jiggle again and examine the whites for opaqueness; when they're fully set but not hard, it's time to flip. Here comes the hard part: Flip the eggs by pushing the pan away from you and snapping the far edge upward. As the eggs turn, try to bring the pan up to meet them.
- Return the pan to the heat and slowly count to 10. Re-flip the eggs to their original side. (This time it won't be so difficult.) Slide onto a warmed plate and serve immediately with toast for wiping up all the goodness.
- TIP: Never flip the food up and bring the pan down. Try to meet the food with the pan as best as you can, thus preventing a hard-and potentially yolk-busting-landing.
PERFECT SUNNY-SIDE-UP EGGS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over low heat until slightly shimmering, about 5 minutes. Crack an egg into a small ramekin and slowly add it to the skillet; repeat with the other egg, adding it to the other side of the skillet. Cover with a tight lid and cook, uninterrupted, until the whites are completely set but the yolks are still runny, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Slide the eggs out of the skillet onto a plate or toast. Season with salt and pepper.
CHEESY EGG TOAST PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread, butter, egg, shredded cheese, salt, pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 1 toast
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With a spoon, press down on the center of the bread to form a pocket.
- Line the edges of the bread with butter, and crack an egg into the pocket.
- Line the edges of the bread with shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle on salt and pepper, and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 10-15 min. 10 min will have a runny yolk whereas 15 min will have a firmer yolk.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 0 grams
OVER EASY EGG
The goal for a perfectly cooked over easy egg is to have a firm egg white and a runny yolk.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Breakfast Eggs
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet or seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. Crack the egg into the skillet and cook undisturbed until the egg white is firm and set, but the yolk is still runny and intact, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Gently flip the egg with a spatula being careful not to break the yolk. Cook for another 15 to 20 seconds or to your desired doneness, being sure that the yolk remains liquid.
- Transfer the egg to a plate, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 201.3 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 70.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
OLD-FASHIONED RUNNY EGGS AND TOAST
The title says it all. This is something many people used to know how to make, but is rapidly becoming a "lost art".
Provided by TadGhostal
Categories Breakfast
Time 4m
Yield 1-2 eggs, 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a skillet over med to med-high heat.
- When oil is hot, gently crack egg(s) and break open right over the grease, trying not to break the yolks. If you do break the yolk and want to try again, let the damaged egg cook a bit before taking it out or you'll have a hard time of it.
- Start making the toast.
- Grab a spatula and wait until the bottom of the egg(s) turns white (you can no longer see the bottom of the pan through it).
- Using the back side of the spatula blade (by holding the spatula normal, then twisting it in your hand 1/2 turn), splash the hot oil over the top.
- Continue doing this until both the egg white and yolk have a white film over the top. This should occur just about the time the toast is ready.
- Carefully remove the egg(s) to a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Serve with the toast.
- To eat, break the white skin on the yolk to get to the runny goodness. Dip toast pieces in the yolk and enjoy!
- Note: Until you get the hang of it, you should keep other people and pets away from the skillet while you're cooking. Otherwise, someone will likely end up on the receiving end of an over-ambitious flick of the spatula when you're trying to cook the tops. There are recipes here that describe other similar (and safer) ways to cook eggs with "runny" yolks, but if you want that old-fashioned, greasy-spoon, crispy-edged, fried-egg taste, there's just no substitute for this method.
CREAMED EGGS OVER TOAST
My mama used to make this for us for breakfast and dinner and I still love it today. You can adjust the recipe to your taste by adding more bacon or less onion, it is up to you.
Provided by jakpak 353708
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put the eggs in cold water with salt in a pan and boil approximately 15 minutes. Drain and put ice water in the pan so the eggs will be easier to peel.
- Peel the eggs and set aside.
- Fry the bacon until crispy and remove from the pan. Drain on paper towels.
- Add the chopped onion to the bacon grease and saute until transparent.
- Crumble the bacon and chop the eggs and add to the skillet with the onion.
- Add flour and stir until flour has browned a little bit.
- Add the milk and cook on medium until it thickens like gravy. You may need to add some water if it gets too thick. If it is too thin, make a thickening with 1 T. flour and a little bit of water and pour in to gravy and let thicken. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
- You can either put this over toast or biscuits but we always just used toast.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.6, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 223.2, Sodium 609.3, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.8
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture. Eggs that are older than a week may not set properly.
- Bring the eggs to room temperature before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the eggs from sticking.
- Add a little water to the skillet to help create steam. This will help the eggs cook more quickly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cooking too many eggs at once will make it difficult for them to cook evenly.
- Cook the eggs over medium heat. High heat will cause the eggs to cook too quickly and become tough.
- Baste the eggs with the hot oil or butter in the skillet to help them cook evenly.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the eggs immediately with toast, vegetables, or your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Making perfect runny eggs over toast in a non-stick skillet is a simple but delicious breakfast or brunch dish. By following these tips, you can easily create a delicious and satisfying meal that will keep you full and satisfied all morning long. Enjoy!
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