Cheesy Fried Egg Food

CHEESY FRIED EGG

Steps:

• Place both cheeses in a mixing bowl, and add in the salt and pepper.
• Break the eggs into a separate dish, and add only the whites to the cheese.
• Add the milk to the mixing bowl, and beat until blended.
• Add the baking soda and beat again. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes.
• Place a pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
• When the butter has melted and starts to sizzle, add in the beaten egg whites with cheese and milk.
• Quickly make a little dent in the centre and add the egg yolks.
• Let it cool for a minute (or longer, if you prefer the yolks hard and not runny), adding butter to the edges if need be.
• Serve hot, with buttered toast.

CHEESY GRITS WITH FRIED EGGS AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine 3 1/2 cups water, the milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low; cook, stirring often, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm over very low heat.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook until slightly softened, 2 minutes. Add the sugar snap peas and large scallion pieces; season with salt and toss. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover and simmer until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Crack in the eggs; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the whites start setting, about 3 minutes, then cover and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 1 to 2 more minutes. Top each serving of grits with a fried egg, the vegetables, parsley, dill and sliced scallion.

CHEESY POTATO-FRIED EGG & BACON SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water 5 min.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels. Carefully wipe skillet with additional paper towel.
• Drain potatoes. Add onions and peppers to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 3 min. Add potatoes; cook 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Make 6 small wells in potato mixture. Slip 1 cracked egg into each well; top with bacon and cheese. Cover; cook 5 to 8 min. or until egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with salsa.

FRIED EGG & CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium-sized non-stick frying pan over medium high heat.
• When it's very hot, crack one egg on one side of the pan and one egg on the other side of the pan.
• Try to keep them from running into each other so that they can be flipped individually.
• CRUCIAL: Poke the yolks with the eggshell (or a fork) so that they run into the whites.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper on the eggs.
• When eggs have set (edges seem firm), flip carefully.
• I usually end up flipping them a few times to make sure the yolk is thoroughly cooked (it's okay if it's a little soft inside but not runny).
• When almost done, top each egg with a piece of cheese and cover with a lid until melty--watch closely.
• Spread mayo on each slice of toast, top with eggs, and put together.