Description
Indulge in the crispy, gooey delight of these Cheese Chilli Oil Eggs, a fusion of spicy and savory flavors that make for a perfect breakfast or snack. With a blend of melted cheese, chili oil, and perfectly cooked eggs, this dish is a treat for the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a blend)
Chilli Oil:
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (with crispy bits)
Neutral Oil (optional):
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sliced scallions or herbs for garnish (optional)
Serving:
- Toast or rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add neutral oil if desired.
- Melt Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese in two mounds. Let it melt and sizzle.
- Add Eggs: Crack an egg over each cheese mound. Spoon chili oil around the eggs.
- Cook: Cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set and cheese is golden. Cover for firmer yolks.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with scallions or herbs. Serve over toast or rice.
Notes
- Use a good-quality chili oil with crispy garlic or shallots for maximum flavor.
- This recipe can be easily scaled up; cook in batches for proper cheese crisping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
