ITALIAN CLOUD EGGS

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Drop egg yolks on nests of whipped Italian-seasoned egg whites, then bake in a cast-iron skillet. Dreamy!-Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Separate eggs; place whites in a large bowl and yolks in 4 separate small bowls. Beat egg whites, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until stiff peaks form., In a 9-in. cast-iron skillet generously coated with cooking spray, drop egg white mixture into 4 mounds. With the back of a spoon, create a small well in the center of each mound. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until light brown, about 5 minutes. Gently slip an egg yolk into each of the mounds. Bake until yolks are set, 3-5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with basil and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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