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Fried Eggs

4.9

(11)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 large eggs

Preparation

  1. In an 11 1/2- to 12-inch non-stick skillet heat the butter over low heat until it is melted and crack the eggs, 1 at a time, into a small bowl, adding them as they are cracked to the skillet. Cook the eggs, covered, for 3 minutes, remove the cover, and cook the eggs for 4 minutes more, or until the yolks are set.

TagsEggMainBreakfastBrunchVegetarianGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerGourmet
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