Low-Carb Cloud Eggs (Eggs in a Cloud)
Buy our air fryer e-cookbooks today Cloud eggs are low carb egg whites that are whipped and then baked. The fluffy whites look like a “cloud” and then the yolk is cooked in the cloud. Our recipe for cloud eggs or eggs in a cloud is super simple, it’s hard to mess it up.
What is a cloud egg or egg in a cloud?
Because it’s so easy, these eggs are perfect for breakfast or brunch. They’re low carb and super flavorful with salty crumbled bacon and parmesan cheese. This is a super popular dish and it’s easy preparation is a perfect low carb breakfast/brunch option. You simply separate the eggs and egg whites; whip the egg whites, and arrange them into “cloud” shapes on a silicone- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for a couple of minutes, slip the yolks onto each, then bake for a few more minutes.
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Tips on Eating and Serving
Our recipe is delicious because it has parmesan cheese, minced parsley or chives and bacon. The flavors from the bacon and cheese makes these eggs outstanding. If you want to splurge on some calories and carbs, add some toast. Or if you totally want to keep it as low carb as possible, just eat them as they are. You’ll fall in love with how yummy and low calorie these are. Well, if you want it really lower calorie, just omit the bacon and cheese, but why would you do that, right? LOL. Anyways, give it a whirl and let us know what you think because we’re obsessed with eggs in a cloud. And oh, add a squirt of hot sauce and call it a perfect meal! Hope you enjoy our eggs for breakfast!
This recipe was originally published in 2019 and re-published in 2020 with updated video. Try our delicious chicken avocado spring rolls and here’s more interesting information on eggs.
Cloud Eggs Or Eggs-In-A-Cloud
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup (25 g) Parmesan Cheese , grated
- 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) minced Parsley or Chives
- 2 slices cooked Bacon , crumbled
- Kosher Salt , to taste
- Black Pepper , to taste – fresh cracked if possible
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray or lightly oil. Set aside.
- Separate the egg whites from yolks and place the egg whites in one large bowl and place the yolks in four separate small bowls.
- Whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold in the parmesan cheese, parsley/chives, bacon pieces and a pinch of salt.
- Spoon the egg white mixture into 4 mounds on the parchment lined baking sheet. Using the back of the spoon, create a small dent or well in the center of each mound.
- Bake for about 3-5 minutes. Remove egg whites from the oven and then gently place an egg yolk in the hole of each egg cloud. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for another 2-3 or until the eggs are set the way you like it. Serve with toast or eat them as they are for a great low-carb breakfast!
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Nutrition Information per Serving
6 Comments on “Low-Carb Cloud Eggs (Eggs in a Cloud)”
Are the macros based on 1 egg serving or 2 egg serving. I can’t find the amount of a serving. Can you help, please. The recipe seems quite tasty.
It is based on a 1 egg serving. Hope you try the cloud eggs and love them!
I loved this for breakfast. It’s perfect for my keto diet and I added parmesan cheese on top. Yum!
I love how fluffy and light my eggs turned out! Apart from being delicious, they’re also super cute to look at as well.
I’m a huge fan of eggs and this is probably one of my favorite low carb egg recipe EVER. I love making this for friends as well… it’s aesthetically pleasing.
May- So happy you enjoy this recipe and yes, they’re pretty to look at too!