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A sunny side up egg on a plate.
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Sunny Side Up Eggs Recipe

Sunny Side Up Eggs have a perfect runny yolk with a firm, bright white egg white. All you need is eggs, butter, and a nonstick skillet.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: America
Keyword: Sunny Side Up Eggs
Servings: 1
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of pepper

Instructions

  • Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium/low heat. Add butter.
    A pad of butter melting in a pan.
  • When the butter is melted, but not sizzling or too hot, crack the egg into the skillet.
    Cracked egg in a pan.
  • Let the egg cook for 3-4 minutes. If the butter starts to sizzle, turn the heat down.
  • The sunny side up egg is done when the white is cooked. The white is undercooked if the membrane is still runny and overcooked if the whivte is bubbly or brown.
    A cooked egg in a pan.
  • Remove the egg from the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
    A sunny side up egg on a plate with salt and pepper.

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Notes

  • The middle of this sunny side up egg is runny. If you would like the yolk cooked more, cover the skillet for the last minute or two of the cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Sugar: 0.2g