These easy cheesy eggs are my go-to, got-home-late, totally starving, missed lunch and need food in my face STAT dinner.
Ditto that with a middle of the night snack.
Basically, you have fried eggs, topped with luscious, molten cheese and a hint of fiery chili flakes and spices.
It’s has all the charm of an omelet, without the whisking and flipping and waiting.
Lazy? Absolutely.
A guaranteed way to get food from pan to plate in, like, seven minutes? Yep.
Easy. Right?
Sometimes, that’s just what you need. I’ll take it! (Don’t get me wrong, I love to cook, but I don’t always make complicated stuff…)
Spice them how you like
For these easy cheesy eggs, I usually drop some dried parsley, garlic powder, and Aleppo chili flakes on top. (Aleppo chili is fantastic stuff, get it here from Penzey’s.)
You could also use:
- Onion powder, parsley, and fresh chives
- Curry powder and fresh parsley
- Shiitake mushroom powder, garlic powder, and cooked bacon bits
You see where I’m going. Get creative!
Easy, Cheesy Eggs
Pat of butter
3 large eggs
Pinch of dried parsley
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of chili flakes
3 slices of any cheese that melts well (I usually use American or Swiss)
Serves 1 ravenous diner who just can’t wait for anything else
Fry your easy, cheesy eggs
Drop the butter in a small, nonstick pan over medium heat.
Grab your eggs. I love eggs from Tendercrop, my local farm. (Check out my photo tour of their magical place here.)
When the butter’s melted, crack 3 eggs into the pan.
Sprinkle with parsley, garlic powder, and a little salt.
Top with cheese
When the whites are cooked on the bottom but still translucent and wiggly on top, drape a slice of cheese over each egg.
(I know, I used American cheese. I know some of you out there will call me a heretic and want to break up, but I love the stuff.)
Sprinkle the cheese with chili flakes.
Continue cooking, on medium heat, until the cheese has melted and the yolks are done to your liking.
I give mine a poke with my finger to see how solid they are.
Happy munching!
When they’re done, slide them out of the pan right onto your plate.
Enjoy immediately!
How about you?
What’s your go-to, quick dinner?
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