Make perfect eggs every time with this simple and quick recipe.

Over Hard Eggs make it easy to prepare a hearty breakfast in minutes. Enjoy the perfect eggs with crisp whites and a solid, creamy yolk.

If you like fried eggs but aren’t a big fan of the runny yolk that you get with Over Easy Eggs, then this is for you. Serve with a side of Bacon and Hash Browns to complete the dish.

Sabrina’s Over Hard Eggs Recipe

Over Hard Eggs are a type of fried egg where the yolk is entirely cooked. These are ideal for Breakfast Sandwiches since you don’t have to worry about making a mess with the runny yolk. Add to buttered toast, bagel, or an English muffin. Layer in bacon, cheese, tomato, and any other breakfast sandwich fillings you like. Want to know how to flip your eggs, and not break the yolk? I’ve got a tip for that under the recipe.

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Ingredients

▢ 4 large eggs
▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
▢ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

To a large heavy bottomed skillet (that you have a lid for) on medium heat add the butter.
Break the eggs one at a time into a small bowl, then gently add to the pan (this will prevent broken yolks and shell pieces in the pan).
Cook for 4 minutes
Carefully flip the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute then serve immediately.

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Chef’s Note

There’s nothing worse than cooking the perfect egg only to have it break. I avoid this by first having enough cooking oil to prevent sticking. Wait until the whites are cooked before flipping with a sturdy but flexible spatula. If you’re having trouble getting the egg on your spatula, gently tilt the pan so that it slides on, and flip the egg gently and close to the skillet.

Can this be made ahead of time?

Yes. If you cook your eggs until the yolk is no longer runny, you can store the fried eggs for later. Cook up to 72 hours in advance and store the cooked eggs in your fridge until ready to serve. To keep them fresh, wrap the eggs in foil individually. Then, put the foil packs in an airtight container to store.

How to Store

Store: Fried eggs taste the best served warm right after the cooking time. But, if you have any leftovers, you can keep your Over Hard Eggs in the fridge to eat later. Seal the leftover eggs in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: To reheat the eggs, add them to a nonstick skillet with a little butter. Cover the pan and leave them to reheat for 2-3 minutes. Then use a spatula to transfer them to your plate and enjoy.

FAQs

What makes an “Over Hard Egg”?

Over Easy, Over Medium, and Over Hard are all types of fried eggs. Over Hard have the longest cooking time, resulting in a fully cooked-through egg with no runny yolk.

Are fried eggs healthy?

Just like other egg recipes, fried eggs are a good source of protein and nutrients, which are essential to a healthy diet. The cooking oil adds more fat to the recipe than other types of eggs, but when eaten as part of a well-balanced diet, they can still be quite healthy.