Description
This Bacon Parmesan & Chive Egg Clouds recipe is a light and airy twist on traditional eggs, featuring fluffy whipped egg whites baked to perfection with savory Parmesan cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives. Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch, these elegant egg clouds are both visually appealing and delightfully flavorful.
Ingredients
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Egg Clouds Ingredients
- 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 and ensure easy cleanup.
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate the egg whites from the yolks, placing the whites into a large mixing bowl and each yolk into individual small ramekins to make adding them back easier later on.
- Beat Egg Whites: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, which typically takes about 2 minutes. This will give your egg clouds their airy texture.
- Fold in Ingredients: Gently fold in the grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions or chives without deflating the whipped egg whites.
- Shape Egg Whites: Spoon four mounds of the egg white mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and create a small well in the center of each mound with the back of a spoon to hold the yolk later.
- Bake Egg Whites: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 3 minutes to start setting the egg whites.
- Add Yolks: Remove the pan and carefully place one egg yolk into each well formed in the mounds of egg whites.
- Bake Again: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the yolks reach your preferred doneness.
- Season and Serve: Remove from the oven, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and garnish with extra sliced green onions or chives before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbeat the egg whites as they can become dry and lose volume.
- Use room temperature eggs for better whipping results.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and optionally add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- You can customize the cheese by using Pecorino Romano or aged cheddar for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 egg cloud)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
