Cheddar-Fried Eggs

 

Heat 1 tsp. butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crack in 1 egg and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the white is set but the yolk is still runny, 3 to 4 minutes, sprinkling 1/4 cup finely grated sharp cheddar around the edges of the egg during the last 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Egg Clouds

Separate 4 eggs; put all the whites in a medium bowl and put each yolk in separate small bowls. Add a large pinch of salt to the egg whites and beat with a mixer on low speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Dollop 4 large spoonfuls of the egg whites onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and make a well in the center of each. Bake the egg whites at 350˚ until firm and dry, about 6 minutes. Gently pour 1 yolk into each well. Continue to bake until the whites are just beginning to brown and the edges of the yolk are just set, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky salt.

 

Creamy Baked Eggs with Pesto Butter

 

4 small shallow baking dishes and sprinkle each with 1 T. grated parmesan. Add 2 T. heavy cream and 2 eggs to each and season with salt. Arrange the dishes in a large baking dish and pour hot water into the baking dish so that it goes halfway up the sides of the small dishes. Bake at 325˚ until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with pesto and red pepper flakes.

 

Egg, Ham and Brie Crêpe Pocket

 

Heat 1 tsp. butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crack in 1 egg and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the white is set but the yolk is still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Arrange a crêpe in a large nonstick skillet and layer 2 ounces sliced brie, 3 thin slices Black Forest ham, 1 tsp. dijonnaise and the fried egg in the center. Cook over medium heat for 30 seconds, then fold in the sides of the crêpe to form a square frame around the egg. Continue to cook until warmed through, 1 minute. Season with salt and top with frisée and chopped chives.