Cloud Eggs with Cheddar and Chives
Light and fluffy Cloud Eggs or Egg in a Cloud are a healthy start to the day.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Separate the eggs putting the whites in one large bowl and the yolks in four individual ramekins.
- Using a mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in the cheese, chives, salt and pepper using a rubber spatula.
- Spoon the whites into four equal sized mounds on a parchment lined baking sheet and create a deep well in the center of each mound using a spoon or your finger.
- Bake the egg whites for 2 minutes and then add a yolk to each well. Return the eggs to the oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes or until the yolk is set.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 0.8mg