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Crispy Pepper Ring Egg Fry

Thick bell pepper rings become crispy cups for fried eggs, with sautéed onions underneath for soft sweetness. A 15-minute skillet breakfast that's way more impressive than scrambled eggs.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
185
Protein
12g
Crispy Pepper Ring Egg Fry
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add onion slices and cook, stirring, until soft and golden, about 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Arrange pepper rings flat in the skillet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

  4. Step 4

    Sear pepper rings 2 minutes on each side until edges blister and char slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Crack one egg into each pepper ring, drizzle with milk, then cover and cook until whites set, about 3 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Slide onto a plate and season with salt and pepper.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • spatula

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