Description
Protein Cloud Eggs are fluffy egg whites baked until golden brown with a rich yolk nestled in the center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing the whites in a large bowl.
- Add salt and pepper to the egg whites.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in cheese if using.
- Form the whipped egg whites into nests on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each nest.
- Bake for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and carefully add a yolk to each nest.
- Bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until the yolk is set to your liking.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Experiment with different seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg