These are the BEST Over Hard Eggs. They're super easy, cook in under 10 minutes, and you only need 2 ingredients. If you like fried eggs, but aren't a fan of runny yolks, then this is the recipe for you.
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- What Are Over Hard Eggs?
- Choosing The Correct Pans and Eggs
- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- How To Make Over Hard Eggs
- Expert Tips
- Should I Cook My Eggs In Oil Or Butter?
- How To Serve Over Hard Eggs
- Frequently Asked Questions
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If you want a quick, healthy, yet super easy breakfast, than this is the recipe for you. Over hard eggs need just 2 ingredients, cook in under 10 minutes, and are a perfect protein to start your day.
These are just as easy as scrambled and are great to use on meal prepped breakfast sandwiches for a healthy grab and go meal.
Just fry them up in a little ghee and you've got a gluten free, low carb, Whole30 friendly breakfast in no time. Pair with turkey bacon or sausage and berries for a balanced breakfast.
What Are Over Hard Eggs?
Over hard is a type of fried egg that is fried in a skillet until the whites are set and the yolk is completely cooked through and hard.
Choosing The Correct Pans and Eggs
PANS:
I always suggest using a stainless steel, cast iron, or a healthy non-toxic skillet to cook your eggs in. My preference is stainless steel, but it takes some practice to make sure nothing sticks. Here's a helpful video.
EGGS:
It's always best if you can get organic, pastured eggs. Usually, I use them fresh from our chickens, but you can also support your local farmers. If I'm buying them from the store I like the brand Vital Farms.
However, I know eggs are expensive nowadays so please know that any kind will work in this recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- You only need 2 ingredients
- They cook in under 10 minutes
- It's a healthy breakfast that's full of protein
- This recipe is gluten free, paleo, Whole30, and Keto friendly
- You can eat these as is with toast, make a breakfast sandwich, or add to salads
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Ghee: Ghee is technically a clarified butter that is paleo and Whole30 friendly. You can substitute it with butter or olive oil if you'd rather
- Eggs: The cook time listed is for a large egg. If you're cooking a different size you may need to adjust the cook time slightly
- Salt and pepper: You'll need to season to taste once they're cooked. You can also season with elote seasoning, chili lime, or buffalo sauce instead.
How To Make Over Hard Eggs
- In a large skillet, heat over medium/low heat. Once hot, add your ghee and spread it around to thoroughly coat the pan
- Crack the eggs into the pan and let them cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes, breaking the yolk halfway through to make sure it gets hard all the way through
- Take them out of the pan, season to taste, then serve and enjoy
Expert Tips
- Eggs cook best over medium/low heat
- Break the yolks with the spatula to make sure they cook all the way through
- The yolks will look puffed up once fully cooked through
- Room temperature eggs are less prone to sticking
- Substitute the ghee with butter or oil
- Add more fat if the pan seems dry
- Meal prep breakfast sandwiches for quick breakfast on the go
Should I Cook My Eggs In Oil Or Butter?
I always prefer to cook mine in ghee or butter because I prefer the taste. The ghee gives them a nice buttery flavor and keeps the whites softer.
Bacon grease is another wonderful option that adds a salty/smokey taste to the eggs. Oil would be my last choice because I've also found that it tends to give the egg whites a crispy texture and doesn't add flavor, however it is a good dairy free option.
How To Serve Over Hard Eggs
You can serve them with:
- Toast (regular or gluten free)
- English muffin/ bagel
- Breakfast meat- bacon, sausage, or ham
- Fruit salad
- Yogurt with granola
Frequently Asked Questions
Fried eggs and over hard are similar, but different. Fried usually refers to any type or egg that is fried in a skillet, where over hard are a sub category of fried and are cooked until the yolk is completely cooked through. (similar to a hard boiled egg yolk)
While over hard eggs are cooked all the way through, over easy are cooked just until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny.
Yes, over hard eggs are very healthy. They're cooked in ghee which is a healthy fat and the egg itself is considered a "complete protein" because it contains all the essential amino acids a human body needs.
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
- Scrambled eggs without milk
- Gluten free breakfast sandwich
- Ham and spinach quiche
- Air fryer egg in a hole
- Perfect air fryer soft boiled eggs
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PrintOver Hard Eggs
These are the BEST Over Hard Eggs. They're super easy, cook in under 10 minutes, and you only need 2 ingredients. If you like fried eggs, but aren't a fan of runny yolks, then this is the recipe for you.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon ghee
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stainless steel or non-stick skillet, heat the pan over medium/low heat
- Once hot, add in the ghee and spread it around until the bottom of the skillet is completely coated
- Crack in the eggs and let them cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny. Carefully flip both eggs with a spatula and cook for 1 minute
- After 1 minute, press on both yolks with the corner of the spatula to ensure they're broken, then cook for 1 more minute so it's hard throughout
- Take the over hard eggs out of the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste, then enjoy.
Notes
- Eggs cook best over medium/low heat
- Break the yolks with the spatula to make sure they cook all the way through
- Room temperature eggs are less prone to sticking
- Substitute the ghee with butter or oil
- Meal prep breakfast sandwiches for quick breakfast on the go
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
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