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Butter Basted Eggs Recipe
Enjoy perfectly cooked eggs with a rich butter basting, served atop toasted bread for a delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
Bread
- 3 1/2 inch slices crusty bread
Seasonings
- Kosher Salt Kosher Salt
- Fresh ground pepper Fresh ground pepper
Optional toppings
- Sprouts Sprouts optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Add eggs and cook until bottoms set, then tilt pan and baste whites with butter for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a plate; toast bread slices in the same pan until golden, then flip.
- Place eggs on toast, season with salt and pepper, add sprouts if desired, and spoon remaining butter over.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for best results and adjust seasoning to taste.