Oh yes, and some grated cheese is folded into the whipped egg whites. More cheesy structure for the nest.
Ingredients in Cloud Eggs
All you need are three ingredients—egg, salt, and cheese. The hardest part is whipping the egg white. And the result? Fun egg yolks nested in a “cloud.” We love it! This approach for making eggs has been around for ages. I’ve adapted ours from an “egg nest” or “nid d’oeuf” recipe in a whimsically illustrated French children’s book about cooking, called “La Cuisine Est un Jeu d’Denfants,” or “Cooking Is Child’s Play” (English translation 1965). If you can find a copy, it’s a fun book filled with classic French recipes like quiche Lorraine and coq au vin with playful illustrations by Jean Cocteau.
What to Serve With Eggs in a Cloud
You can serve your cloud eggs with a side of bacon, some breakfast sausage, and some hash browns for a delicious breakfast or brunch. If you’re a breakfast anytime kind of person like me, cloud eggs with a simple green salad can make a light dinner. They go great with a smoked salmon hash, corned beef hash, or simple home fries. Or just make some cinnamon toast to go with the cloud eggs, and enjoy a Spicy Bloody Maria Cocktail with them.
More Easy Egg Recipes to Try
Deviled Eggs Omelette in a Mug Instant Pot Egg Bites Easy Poached Eggs How to Make the Best Scrambled Eggs
Line a roasting pan, or baking sheet that can take high temperatures without warping, with parchment paper or Silpat. Add a small pinch of salt to each of the egg whites. Beat the egg whites with a whisk attachment in a mixer (or using a hand mixer), starting on low speed and then slowly increasing to high speed, until stiff peaks form. Serve immediately.
