How do you guys like your eggs? When I was little I was a straight-up scrambled egg girl. And no soft slow scramble either – nope, I LOVED those rubbery scrambled eggs that they used to serve up in those styrofoam containers at McDonalds. That was a long time ago. Now, I’m all about sunny eggs, runny yolks please. It’s funny how food tastes change. I’m pretty much a lover of all kinds of eggs now, but I still get really egg-cited (heehee sorry, not sorry!) when I see a new way to make eggs.
It’s no secret that I love frico cheese – that magical thing that happens when cheese sneaks out of your grilled cheese, melts in the pan, and then caramelizes up into a crispy-crunchy lacy cracker. If you like the toasty sides of lasagna, or the extra-browned cheesy parts of pizza, then frico cheese is for you. I’m not sure why, but in the restaurant world, fricos are usually relegated as garnish. Maybe you’ve seen them: lacy rounds of parmesan added to soups or salads. I have no idea why frico isn’t more celebrated. It’s one of my favorite ways of eating cheese. As a lover of crunch and cheese, crunchy cheese is definitely my kryptonite.
If I had to choose between crunchy cheese and eggs I wouldn’t be a very happy bunny. Thankfully, I don’t ever have to choose because now, frico cheese and eggs have come together forever in delicious, delicious harmony. What’s even more beautiful is that making cheesy, crispy eggs is incredibly easy. I know I’m being a touch effusive, but I’m really excited about these guys. Frico eggs are essentially a grilled cheese and egg sandwich, hold the bread. So crispy, so cheesy, so GOOD.
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Frico Eggs: Crispy Fried Cheesy Egg Recipe inspired by Jules Food
serves 1, scale as needed
total time: 5-8 minutes
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, either cheddar, parmesan, or Manchego
- 1 large egg
- salt and pepper
- on the side: sliced avocado, greens, etc
Heat up a heavy-bottomed, non-stick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese in the centre of the pan, in circular shape. You want a thin, even layer. Once the cheese melts a bit, crack an egg on top, cover with a lid and cook to your desired doneness. I find it helpful to use a glass lid. Remove from the heat, let sit for a minute for the cheese to crisp up and then loosen by sliding a silicone spatula underneath. Plate, season with salt and pepper and enjoy hot!
Feel free to toast up some soldiers to dip into your runny yolk. I kept it carb-free and had mine with some avocado.
In this post: non-stick frying pan // knife and fork
This is my kind of carb free food! Crispy cheese bits are the best part of any cooked cheese! Love it!
Omg, this egg is a work of art!!!
Such a great idea!
I’m bad at making sunny eggs. Sometimes I feel like it hates me. But look at this shinny little thing here! I’m going to give it another shot!
As for “how do you like your eggs?”, I like this crispy cheesy eggs in my mouth as soon as possible please ;)
Ok, I’m going to marry these frico eggs. I just did one of those circa 1980’s Billy Blanks Tae Bo DVD’s and I’m starving. And wow, doesn’t brunch just seem so wonderful. I love your idea of posting brunch recipes every Sunday, very nice. Scrambled egg girl here, doing my best to step out of my comfort zone.
That sounds like a very nice sunday morning hangover dish! Will definitely try it!
GENIUS.
These eggs look SO good, Stephanie! And your photos are perfection.
Love! :D
These sound delicious! Cheese and eggs belong together!