Cloud Eggs with Blue Cheese and Bacon
A delightful breakfast combining airy whipped egg whites, rich blue cheese, and crispy bacon for a gourmet experience at home.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs Separate yolks from whites
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese Crumble before adding
- 2 slices bacon Cook until crisp and crumble
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
- 1 pinch sea salt To taste
- 1 tablespoon chives Finely chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Ensure bacon is cooked crispy and crumbled. Separate egg yolks from the whites, placing them in different bowls.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whipping and Baking
- In the bowl with egg whites, add a pinch of sea salt. Whisk or use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in crumbled blue cheese and most of the crumbled bacon, being careful not to deflate the whipped egg whites.
- Spoon the mixture onto the baking sheet, creating two mounds. Make a well in the center of each for the egg yolks.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes or until just set and slightly golden.
- Carefully slide one egg yolk into each well created earlier.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes until yolks are set but still runny.
Serving
- Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining crumbled bacon, freshly ground black pepper, and chives if using.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Consider using feta or goat cheese as substitutes for blue cheese. For a vegetarian option, crispy mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes can replace bacon.