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Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs

Two eggs cooked low and slow in melting butter until the whites set and yolks stay runny. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper — breakfast done in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
180
Protein
12g
Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until foaming stops, ~90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Crack eggs directly into the pan, keeping yolks intact and spaced apart.

  3. Step 3

    Cook until egg whites turn opaque and set but yolks still jiggle when you gently shake the pan, 3–4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle salt and pepper over the eggs, slide onto a plate, and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8-inch nonstick skillet
  • spatula

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