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Eggs in Cloud

August 24, 2014 by Matt Robinson 69 Comments

More breakfast food. That is unless you eat with me in my home, then this Eggs in Cloud can be consumed for breakfast, brunch, linner or brinner. Can you tell I really like eggs, especially the drippy kind?

Eggs in Cloud from Real Food by Dad

These Eggs in Cloud were completely new to me until I saw them at Rachel Ray’s site. I knew I had to make them.

Eggs in Cloud va Real Food by Dad

And you should too, here’s why:

  1. Only four ingredients
  2. Easy to make
  3. Comes together in just 15 minutes
  4. Great breakfast for all of us who have kiddos in school for the exact reason #2 & 3 point out
  5. Actually great for anyone who hardly has time to make breakfast
  6. High in protein and full of flavor
  7. Your belly will thank you
  8. Your kids will thank you
  9. Skipping breakfast is bad for your body (according to my mom who will swear to this and probably some doctors who won’t swear to this for fear of being sued since their lack of professional research prevents them from doing so)
  10. Lastly, because you can still have your Cap’n Crunch after this

Eggs in Cloud by Real Food by Dad

If anyone has any other reasons they would like to add to this list, please share it with rest of us in the comment section.  For now, here’s your recipe—get to it!

Eggs in Cloud

Eggs in Cloud from Real Food by Dad

By Matt Robinson Published: August 24, 2014

  • Yield: 4
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 7 mins
  • Ready In: 12 mins

More breakfast food. That is unless you eat with me in my home, then this Eggs in Cloud can be consumed for breakfast, brunch, linner …

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 4 pieces pancetta, browned, drained and crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup shredded or grated cheese of choice (i used a combination of grated parmesan and shredded Mexican cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oven 450 degrees F. Line bakesheet with parchment. Add the egg whites to a bowl and beat until stiff peaks form (either by hand or with stand mixer or hand mixer). Gently fold in pancetta, cheese and green onions.
  2. Use an ice cream scoop or spoon and drop egg white mixture onto parchment sheet in four equal portions. Create a well and bake for 2- 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven and carefully drop yolk into the well. Return to the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes. Keep a watchful eye on the yolk as it turns from soft cooked to hard yolk very quickly. Remove from oven and setrve immediately.

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    Comments

    1. Millie l Add A Little says

      August 25, 2014 at 1:42 am

      This looks amazing Matt – I’ve been intrigued by this recipe before, but I love your addition of pancetta for that great smoky flavour!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:31 am

        Thanks Millie, it’s so easy too!

        Reply
    2. Bri | Bites of Bri says

      August 25, 2014 at 3:02 am

      I’ve never heard of Egg in Cloud before either, but where have I been!? Cool concept plus I love a drippy egg.

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:31 am

        Thanks Bri! Oh you’ve got to try this, so incredibly simple too

        Reply
    3. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

      August 25, 2014 at 3:16 am

      “Lastly, because you can still have your Cap’n Crunch after this” That sold me.
      Just kidding. The runny yolk thing gets me e’rytimeee. But,that helped.
      I eat eggs every single day, so I MUST try these! Pinned! 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:32 am

        I admit I have a little box on top of my fridge:) Thanks Taylor!

        Reply
    4. Rachel Cooks says

      August 25, 2014 at 4:08 am

      These are so fun! I’m all about anything with pancetta in it. 😉

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:32 am

        Thanks so much Rachel!

        Reply
    5. Savory Simple says

      August 25, 2014 at 5:14 am

      I could eat this every day

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:32 am

        Thanks Jennifer! Me too:)

        Reply
    6. HalfBakedHarvest says

      August 25, 2014 at 5:45 am

      I would eat this any day, any time. Eggs and all breakfast food in general are anytime foods for me. I love them!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:32 am

        Thanks Tieghan!!

        Reply
    7. Kelly {LEFTSIDEOFTHETABLE} says

      August 25, 2014 at 6:56 am

      HA, you can still have your cap’n crunch after. I mean, if you say so! I love rachael ray! Awesome it was inspired by her…never heard of eggs in a cloud. NEED to try! Thanks Matt 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:33 am

        You do need to try this one for sure Kelly!

        Reply
    8. Liz @ FloatingKitchen says

      August 25, 2014 at 7:00 am

      Wow – never heard of eggs in a cloud before. Love this idea. Way better than being a short order cook at the skillet (I would know, I used to work the egg station during weekend brunch at a French Restaurant!). Thanks for sharing, Matt!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:33 am

        Thanks Liz, you would love this!

        Reply
    9. Michelle Hershman says

      August 25, 2014 at 7:06 am

      I love this. I will eat anything that involves eggs and pancetta. 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:33 am

        Me too Michelle, thanks!

        Reply
    10. La Cuisine d'Helene says

      August 25, 2014 at 7:31 am

      This is such an incredible way of doing eggs. I have not see it on RR site yet. If I had pancetta I would make them for brunch today. I have a full house of guys that are still asleep and will be hungry when they wake up today. Have a wonderful day Matt 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:34 am

        And they will wake up starving, right? Love that! Thanks Helene and have a great week!

        Reply
    11. Alice Choi says

      August 25, 2014 at 7:41 am

      Eggs in a cloud. . love this, Matt. And I didn’t need a long list of why I needed to try this recipe. That last photo did it all, yo. Delicious!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:34 am

        Ha! Thanks so much Alice!

        Reply
    12. Mike @TheIronYou says

      August 25, 2014 at 7:50 am

      I’m making this for breakfast tomorrow, it looks so legit!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:34 am

        Too legit Mike:) Thanks!

        Reply
    13. Karly Campbell says

      August 25, 2014 at 8:15 am

      I need these for brinner tonight!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 8:34 am

        Yes you do, thanks Karly!

        Reply
    14. ITheeCook says

      August 25, 2014 at 8:38 am

      So easy and looks so yummy!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks Rina!

        Reply
    15. Beth @ Tasty Yummies says

      August 25, 2014 at 8:43 am

      ha, I love this, Matt! Such a fun recipe. I’ll have to make for my niece and nephew next time they visit, they’ll love it.

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks Beth!

        Reply
    16. Caroline Zhang @PasstheCocoa says

      August 25, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Wow, I’ve never heard of these before, thank you for enlightening me, Matt (: Haha, brinner is wayyy to real in college…these look like such a great late night/early morning snack!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm

        Nothing beats brinner! Thanks Caroline!

        Reply
    17. Meg @ Beard and Bonnet says

      August 25, 2014 at 11:07 am

      This is pretty much the tastiest thing I have seen all day! I think I will make a veggie version of this for dinner tonight:) YUM!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks so much Meg!

        Reply
    18. KevinIsCooking says

      August 25, 2014 at 11:16 am

      These look and sound fantastic, it’s genius! I also love your vocabulary of “can be consumed for breakfast, brunch, linner or brinner” because eggs ARE good anytime!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm

        Absolutely, thanks Kevin!

        Reply
    19. Tutti Dolci says

      August 25, 2014 at 1:15 pm

      What a fun breakfast idea, and only 4 ingredients is always a winner!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks Laura!

        Reply
    20. Beth @ bethcakes says

      August 25, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      What a fun breakfast idea! I’ve seen a million “eggs in a basket” recipes where the egg is baked in a hole in a piece of bread, but I’ve never seen this cloud version. I could eat breakfast for every meal of the day, so I’m definitely going to have to try these out! 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks so much Beth!

        Reply
    21. grandbabycakes says

      August 25, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      You are such a genius! This breakfast is just so fun!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 25, 2014 at 9:52 pm

        You are too sweet, thank you Jocelyn!

        Reply
    22. Crystal S.(Apples & Sparkle) says

      August 25, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      This is such a cool post! I remember seeing this dish in one of my mom’s cookbooks when I was little (I had little budding cook’s aspirations even as a little one). Such a nostalgic kind of dish. Eggs are always a good idea! : )

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 26, 2014 at 9:15 am

        Thanks so much Crystal!

        Reply
    23. foodnessgracious says

      August 26, 2014 at 7:15 am

      Trying these tonight..breakfast for dinner 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 26, 2014 at 9:15 am

        Awesome, let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    24. Graham Blackall says

      August 26, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      These look so great! I’ve been meaning to switch up my breakfast lately and these look like the perfect thing to spice up my mornings!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm

        Thanks so much Graham!

        Reply
    25. [email protected] says

      August 26, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      So. I saw these on Instagram the other day and um, I drooled, and um, made ’em for Brinner! LOVED IT!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm

        That’s so awesome, love hearing that Kate!

        Reply
    26. [email protected] says

      August 26, 2014 at 5:41 pm

      There are very few things I like more than drippy, yummy eggs and breakfast for any meal of the day (cheese and bacon being two of them). These look amazing, please come cook us breakfast. And I love #9 and 10 on your list, Matt. LOL Pinned!!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm

        Thanks so much Claire!

        Reply
    27. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

      August 26, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      I’ve never heard of Eggs in a Cloud before!! My breakfasts will never be the same again!!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 26, 2014 at 10:33 pm

        You should totally try this one Megan, I absolutely LOVE it!

        Reply
    28. Maggie Zhu says

      August 27, 2014 at 7:11 am

      Interesting! I never heard about this recipe before but it looks totally delicious! What a great dish for breakfast 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 27, 2014 at 5:39 pm

        It really is Maggie, and so easy to make!

        Reply
    29. Miryam Quinn Doblas says

      August 27, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      Well now this looks really a luxurious recipe for breakfast. I know this would be a hit in my house with those drippy eggs and pancetta underneath 🙂

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 27, 2014 at 9:47 pm

        It’s really so simple, thanks Miryam!

        Reply
    30. Allie|Baking a Moment says

      August 27, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Wha…? Never seen anything like this before but it’s got my son’s name ALL over it! Can’t wait to make it for him!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 27, 2014 at 9:47 pm

        Mine too Allie, thanks so much!

        Reply
    31. Goldie Gal says

      August 28, 2014 at 2:13 am

      Who needs Captain Crunch after this…..??? This is awesome! I saw this on Instagram. Pinning!!

      Reply
    32. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

      August 29, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      I’ve never heard of anything likes this. Looks super tasty!!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 29, 2014 at 2:15 pm

        Thanks Brandon, I loved a it, super easy to make too. Have a great holiday weekend!

        Reply
    33. Meggan | Culinary Hill says

      August 29, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      These are so fancy! Yet so simple, definitely your style. 🙂 Sharing!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 30, 2014 at 10:01 am

        Super simple and so good! Thanks Meggan and have a great holiday weekend!

        Reply
    34. Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking says

      August 30, 2014 at 9:27 am

      Beautiful and yummy! I am not breakfast eater per se but family is and this is totally appropriate for dinner, right?! lol! Gorgeous pics

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        August 30, 2014 at 10:01 am

        Totally agree, the perfect brinner!

        Reply
    35. Sarah Olson says

      September 1, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      This is what I imagine these rest of the world is eating while I am eating a granola bar on the way to work! I will have to try these on the weekend! They look to die for!

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        September 2, 2014 at 8:40 am

        Thanks so much Sarah!

        Reply

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