Over Hard Egg - Beyond The Chicken Coop

Over Hard Egg

A fried egg cooked on both sides until the white and yolk are completely set.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 7

Total Time 9

Servings egg

Calories 113kcal

Heat a pan over low heat
When pan is warm, add a ½ tablespoon of butter. Allow butter to melt and get bubbly.
½ tablespoon butter
Crack egg into pan over melted butter
1 egg
Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper
salt, pepper
Cook over low heat until most of the white has set
Carefully flip egg over and cook for 1-2 minutes
Flatten egg down with the spatula so the yolk breaks. You could also puncture the yolk with the corner of the spatula.
Flip egg back to original side up and press down again on the yolk and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes more or until yolk is fully cooked to your liking
Remove egg from pan and place on plate

Keep the heat low so the yolk has time to cook before the egg white becomes tough or crispy.
Wait until most of the white is set before flipping the egg.
Break the yolk after the first flip so it stays contained instead of spreading across the pan.
Use a thin spatula that slides easily underneath the egg.
Cook only one or two eggs at a time so the skillet isn’t overcrowded.
Butter adds flavor, but olive oil or rendered bacon grease can also be used.
When cooking several batches, wipe out the skillet between batches if the butter or egg residue begins to brown.