If you love eggs as much as I do, you can learn the basics of hard boiled eggs and perfect omelettes, or try a few (still super easy!) options for egg recipes with a few extra steps, like eggs benedict casserole, baked avocado eggs, or make Instant Pot egg bites or egg muffins for meal prep. You won’t run out of breakfast options any time soon. 🙂
What Are Cloud Eggs?
Cloud eggs are whipped egg whites that are baked, then topped with the egg yolk, and baked again, until it’s cooked as desired. It ends up looking like a cloud with a sun in the middle! While cloud eggs became an internet fad back in 2017, they have actually been around for centuries in France [*].
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here I explain the best ingredients for eggs in a cloud, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Basic Cloud Eggs
Eggs Sea salt & black pepper
How To Make Cloud Eggs
This section shows how to make cloud eggs, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
4 Variations for Add-Ins
Once you know how to make cloud eggs the basic way, have some fun with it and try one of the variations below. (Amounts of add-ins are based on 4 eggs, using the formula above!) Simply fold in these add-ins after whipping the egg whites, at the same time that you add the salt and pepper.
Ham & Swiss Cloud Eggs
Fold in: 1/4 cup deli ham + 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Alternate version: Cheddar pairs just as well with ham, if Swiss is not your thing. Nutrition info per cloud egg: 158 calories | 11g fat | 1.1g total carbs | 0.1g fiber | 1g net carbs | 13.1g protein
Garlic Parmesan Cloud Eggs
Fold in: 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Alternate version: You can swap the garlic powder for 3-4 cloves minced garlic. (Saute the garlic first for best results.) Or try adding a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Nutrition info per cloud egg: 126 calories | 8.3g fat | 1.2g total carbs | 0.1g fiber | 1.1g net carbs | 11.2g protein
Cheddar Bacon Cloud Eggs
Fold in: 3-4 tbsp fully cooked bacon (or air fried bacon) + 1/2 cup shredded cheddar Alternate version: Bacon works with just about any cheese, so feel free to try another kind from the cheese list! Nutrition info per cloud egg: 161 calories | 11.9g fat | 0.7g total carbs | 0.1g fiber | 0.6g net carbs | 12.2g protein
Gruyere & Chives Cloud Eggs
Fold in: 2 tbsp chopped chives + 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese Alternate version: These have a French twist, and would also be delicious with some ham or even a dollop of creme frache. Nutrition info per cloud egg: 123 calories | 8.5g fat | 1.2g total carbs | 0.1g fiber | 1.1g net carbs | 10g protein
Storage Instructions
Store: Cloud eggs are best eaten fresh — and they’re easy enough to make from scratch, since they only take 15 minutes to make. That being said, if you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat: Warm up in a 350 degree F oven for best results. The yolks might get a little more done, but they’ll still be delicious! Freeze: Avoid freezing, as the texture will get tough and rubbery.
What To Serve With Cloud Eggs
Serve this fluffy cloud eggs recipe with a few sides for a full brunch: A lot of the best tips for making eggs in a cloud are the same ones I suggest for making cloud bread…
Beat egg whites adequately.
To prevent collapsing, it’s important for the egg whites to reach stiff peaks. Some tips to get this right every time:
A clean bowl is important. If your bowl has any remnants of oils or fats in it, the whites won’t whip properly. Plastics tend to hang on to oils more, so it’s best to use a glass, stainless, or stoneware bowl. Separate the eggs cleanly. For the same reason as above, make sure you have no little bits of yolk in the whites before you turn on your mixer. The whites will not whip if there is even just a drop of yolk in there. Room temperature eggs will form stiff peaks more easily and quickly than cold ones. Try bringing your eggs to room temperature before you start. Cream of tartar can help. If you’re impatient to make cloud eggs, and your eggs are cold and just refuse to form stiff peaks, try adding a pinch of cream of tartar to the whites to help stabilize the whites. You can tell that the stiff peaks are ready when tilting the bowl almost upside down doesn’t dislodge them, and the peaks “stand up” from the beaters on the mixer.
Fold in additions gently.
Once your whites have formed stiff peaks, they can still break down if you stir them or move them around too much. Be sure to use a gentle folding motion when you add any salt, pepper, meats, cheeses, or herbs to the whites, to prevent deflating them.
Don’t overbake.
Cloud eggs typically have a runny yolk, which takes just 3 minutes. You can change the cook time to make the yolks to your liking, but watch them closely because they only take a few minutes!
Breakfast Meats – Like any great egg recipe, these pair well with bacon in the oven or breakfast sausage. Coffee Drinks – Try a bulletproof coffee, or browse my suggestions for how to order keto at Starbucks if you want a healthy drink from your favorite coffee house. Brunch Casseroles – eggs benedict casserole, cheesy asparagus casserole with hollandaise sauce, or broccoli cheese casserole are perfect for a brunch spread. Pancakes & Waffles – I like healthy versions like almond flour pancakes or chaffles. Vegetables – You can serve your cloud eggs on top of stir fry vegetables or roasted vegetables for a healthy meal. Salads – Greens and other light salads, like spring mix salad, kale salad, or simple Greek salad, are a great way to balance all the protein and cheese in this dish.
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