Description
Bacon Parmesan & Chive Egg Clouds are a light and fluffy breakfast dish made by whipping egg whites to stiff peaks, then folding in savory parmesan cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives. Baked until just set, these airy egg clouds are topped with perfectly cooked egg yolks for a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and elegant morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions or chives, sliced
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the whites in a large mixing bowl and each yolk into a separate small ramekin for easy addition later.
- Beat Egg Whites: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. This step is crucial for creating the fluffy texture.
- Fold in Ingredients: Gently fold the grated parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions or chives into the beaten egg whites to maintain the airy consistency.
- Shape Egg Clouds: Spoon four mounds of the egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, then use the back of a spoon to create a small well in the center of each mound.
- Bake Egg Whites: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the egg white mounds for 3 minutes until they start to set.
- Add Yolks: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully place one egg yolk into each well in the egg white clouds.
- Finish Baking: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Season and Serve: Season the egg clouds with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with extra sliced green onions or chives, and serve immediately for a light, savory breakfast.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or substitute with vegetarian bacon.
- Ensure egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for the lightest texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to achieve better volume when whipping whites.
- Adjust bake time depending on how runny or firm you prefer your yolks.
- Serve immediately as egg clouds are best enjoyed fresh and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 egg cloud)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
