Description
Light and airy cloud eggs baked with a crispy Parmesan topping and fresh chive tops, perfect for a quick, elegant breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or butter, for greasing the baking dish
- Optional: black pepper flakes, garlic powder, alternative cheeses like Pecorino Romano or cheddar, nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Separate the eggs carefully, placing the whites in a large mixing bowl and the yolks in a smaller bowl, keeping yolks whole.
- Whip the egg whites using an electric mixer or whisk on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season the whipped whites with a pinch of salt and pepper, folding gently with a spatula to maintain airiness.
- Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil or butter and line it with parchment paper.
- Spoon the whipped whites onto the baking sheet in 4 equal mounds, creating a small well in the center of each for the yolk.
- Bake the whites for 3 minutes until they start to set and turn slightly golden.
- Carefully place a yolk into the center well of each white cloud. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chive tops.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 3 minutes or until yolks are set to your liking and Parmesan topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately, gently transferring the eggs to plates with a spatula. Season with extra salt, pepper, or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for best whipping results. Avoid any yolk contamination in whites to achieve stiff peaks. Chill whipped whites briefly if they start to flatten before baking. Watch yolks closely to avoid overcooking. Parchment paper helps with easy cleanup. For dairy-free option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg cloud
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 10
Keywords: cloud eggs, fluffy eggs, baked eggs, Parmesan eggs, chive eggs, brunch recipe, easy breakfast, light meal