Description
Eggs in a cloud are a healthy way to enjoy your protein with an over easy egg dropped in the venter of a beautifully whipped baked egg whites. Only 3 ingredients involved! Vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 egg whites
- 1/8 tsp cream of tarter
- 3 Tablespoons bacon bits [if using]
- 3 Tablespoons cheese [your choice!]
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place two small bowls in front of you. One for the whites and one for the yolks. Separate egg whites and yolks making SURE not to break the yolk. [If a yolk breaks, you cannot use that yolk or white. Wawa.] Dump each egg white, one at a time into the a dry mixing bowl.
- Using whisk attachment, turn mixer to medium/high. Add cream of tarter while whipping.
- Continue to whip for approx 3-5 min or until stiff peaks form. YOU CANNOT OVER WHIP!
- Turn off and fold in bacon bits and cheese if using.
- Using a large spoon, spoon a spoonful of whipped egg whites onto the cookie sheet and make a nest with the back of the spoon, being careful to leave the bottom intact.
- Bake for 3-5 min or until firm.
- Carefully dump each egg yolk into the baked “cloud” egg whites. Place back in the oven and bake for another 3-5 min or until your desired yolk doneness consistency is reached.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and enjoy!
Keywords: Egg whites, high protein, fresh basil, breakfast