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Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs
Sunny side up eggs with crispy browned bottoms are easy to make, if you know the right method! These are perfect for dipping toast into or topping your favorite dinner with!
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Servings: 2 eggs
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tablespoons of butter (bacon fat, steak fat after frying steaks, etc)
- Salt and pepper if desired
Instructions
- Place the butter into a heavy, medium sized skillet over medium high heat.
- Heat the butter or fat until sizzling hot, however don't let the butter burn.
- Crack the eggs one at a time into the hot skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low-medium.
- Cook the eggs uncovered for 5-6 minutes, watching the whites to see when they are firm and set around the yolk. The edges should get nicely browned and crispy as well.
- Remove from the heat and plate.
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Notes
- The key is room temperature eggs, hot sizzling butter to set the egg fast, then lowering the heat to cook the rest of the egg.
- If you want the tops cooked a bit more, place a tablespoon of water into the pan and place a lid on top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
194mg
(65%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
587IU
(12%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 194mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 587IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.