Egg in a Cloud

Name: Egg in a Cloud
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 slices whole wheat bread lightly toasted; 2 tsp (10 mL) butter; 2 eggs separated; A pinch of ground nutmeg; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp (30 mL) Canadian Swiss cheese or Canadian Sharp Cheddar cheese grated

This is the Egg in a Cloud recipe.

Prep: 5 min
Cooking: 5 min

Yields 1 serving

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread lightly toasted
2 tsp (10 mL) butter
2 eggs separated
A pinch of ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30 mL) Canadian Swiss cheese or Canadian Sharp Cheddar cheese grated

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Preparation

Butter one side of each slice of toast with 1 tsp (5 mL) butter; keep warm. In a medium bowl, combine egg whites, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Beat with electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Spread half of beaten egg whites on each slice of toast.

With the back of a spoon, make an indentation in middle of beaten egg whites. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until edges are pale golden colour. Remove from oven and drop one egg yolk in each indentation. Sprinkle each with 1 tbsp (15 mL) cheese. Place under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until egg yolks are set to desired doneness. Serve immediately.

Tips

It is easier to separate the white from the yolk when the egg is cold. A small funnel is handy for separating egg whites from yolks. Place the funnel over a measuring cup. Crack the egg over the funnel. The white will run through and the yolk will remain in the funnel.

Use a glass or metal bowl to beat egg whites; plastic bowls can have a greasy film which can prevent foaming.

Suggestion for Complete Meal: Serve with a glass of pink grapefruit juice followed by fresh strawberries and slices of kiwi fruit.