If you’ve never made Cloud Eggs before, you should give this recipe a try! It’s an easy and creative way to enjoy eggs. Our family loves scrambled and fried eggs for breakfast, but this recipe is so good that they ask for it often!
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What makes these fluffy eggs so good is the airy texture of the egg whites which are light and “cloud-like.” They're topped with a creamy egg yolk, crispy bacon, and a sprinkle of green onion for a pop of color and freshness. The combination is perfectly balanced and utterly craveable.
If you like breakfast recipes with bacon, you will love Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese, and Onion and Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups.
Why You’ll Love This Cloud Eggs Recipe
- Keto friendly: This egg clouds recipe uses low-carb ingredients, making it friendly for a keto diet.
- Only 5 ingredients: You only need 5 simple ingredients to make delicious cloud eggs.
- Ready in 20 minutes: In just 20 minutes, these eggs will be ready to devour!
Ingredients
This is an inexpensive and creative way to enjoy eggs. It’s a simple recipe that has some technical flair. The cheese and bacon add the perfect amount of savory flavor.
- Eggs: I find that large eggs are the perfect size. These are going to be separated, so ensure that you can remove all the shells and keep the yolks intact.
- Salt: These eggs are seasoned simply with salt because the other ingredients add the perfect amount of flavor. I use kosher salt, but you can use any kind you’d like..
- Colby jack cheese: Feel free to use any variety of shredded cheese. I like the Colby Jack because it’s a little sharp and melts well.
- Bacon: This is a great recipe for leftover bacon. I’ll cook it on demand if needed, but I typically have cooked slices in the refrigerator.
- Green onions: Chopped green onion adds texture, color, and brightness to these eggs and pairs wonderfully with cheese and bacon.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Egg Clouds With Sausage: Swap the bacon for crumbled breakfast sausage for a different flavor and texture.
- Veggie Egg Clouds: Add chopped veggies such as onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms instead of meat.
- Spicy Egg Clouds: Use red pepper flakes and garnish with hot sauce for a spicy kick.
How to Make Cloud Eggs
To get started, preheat your oven to 350° F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. That way, both are ready once you’ve prepared the eggs!
Step 1: Separate the eggs. Crack your egg whites in a large bowl and set the yolks aside while keeping them intact.
Step 2: Whip the egg whites. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Step 3: Fold in cheese and salt. Add the shredded Colby jack cheese and salt to the egg-white mixture and gently fold until combined.
Step 4: Transfer and bake. Scoop the seasoned egg whites onto the prepared baking sheet, and separate into 6 equal portions. Make a well on the top of each one with the back of a spoon to give the egg yolks a place to sit. Then, bake until the egg whites are set, about 6 minutes.
Step 5: Add the yolks. Place one egg yolk into the middle of each egg cloud. Put the pan back into the oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes.
Step 6: Garnish and serve. Top the finished eggs in a cloud with chopped bacon and green onions. Enjoy!
⭐ Hint: You want the egg yolks to remain runny, so be careful not to overbake them. If you leave them in the oven for longer than 4 minutes, they may start to set.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy Easy Breakfast Baskets.
Storage Directions
- Refrigeration: Store any extra cloud eggs in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
- Reheating: Heat the eggs gently in a low-temperature oven (about 250° F) for around 5 minutes or until just warm. Don’t overcook them or the yolk will not be runny.
Serving Suggestions
- Spoon some Raspberry Jalapeno Jam over the top of these fluffy eggs for sweet heat or Spicy Jalapeno Hot Sauce to make them extra spicy.
- Add an egg to jazz up this recipe for Copycat Starbucks Grilled Cheese.
- Serve a side of Air Fryer Candied Bacon to go with these eggs in a cloud dish.
- Add a cloud egg to some Air Fryer Toast or Easy Mushrooms on Toast with Avocado for a quick lunch or appetizer.
Expert Tips
- Whip the egg whites in a large bowl: The volume of the whites is going to increase, so use a big enough bowl to accommodate for that.
- Use room temperature eggs: I find the egg whites whip best when I use room temperature eggs.
- Space the eggs well on the pan: Do not overcrowd the egg nests on the baking sheet to ensure they bake correctly.
Recipe FAQs
You just have to be gentle! I use the traditional method of cracking the egg and carefully transferring the yolk back and forth between the shell halves, letting the egg white fall into a bowl. You can also use an egg separator tool if you prefer.
Sometimes this happens if some yolk gets into the egg whites or if the bowl or the beaters of the mixer aren’t clean.
From my experience, this could mean the egg whites were over-whipped or they sat too long before going into the oven to bake. Ensure that you make this fluffy egg dish quickly after preparing the ingredients for the best results.
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Cloud Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup colby jack cheese
- 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons green onions chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Crack the eggs, separating the yolks from the whites being careful to not break the yolks. Set the yolks aside, do not toss them away!
- Using an electric hand or stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form (4-5 minutes). Make sure you bowl and mixer are very dry and free of oils.
- Use a spatula to carefully fold in the cheese and salt so as not to deflate the egg whites.
- Spoon the egg whites onto the parchment lined baking tray into 6 even piles. The egg whites will not rise in the oven so they will turn out exactly how you place them. Use the back of a spoon to form a shallow well in the center of each pile, this is where your yolk will sit once baked.
- Bake for 6 minutes or until the whites are set and don’t jiggle when the pan is tapped.
- Carefully pour a yolk into each well. Bake again for 4 minutes or until just starting to turn golden and the yolks are done but still runny.
- Top with bacon and onions and serve!
Notes
- Whip the egg whites in a large bowl: The volume of the whites is going to increase, so use a big enough bowl to accommodate for that.
- Use room temperature eggs: I find the egg whites whip best when I use room temperature eggs.
- Space the eggs well on the pan: Do not overcrowd the egg nests on the baking sheet to ensure they bake correctly.
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