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Low-Carb Breakfast: Egg Cloud Delight

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
If you want a light, low-carb, high-protein option for breakfast, these egg clouds can't be beat.
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Trisha Gilkerson

Equipment

  • 6 Red Solo Cups
  • Medium Ice Cream Scoop
  • Large Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line the cookie sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks, putting the whites in a standing mixer and each yolk into 6 individual red solo cups. 
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar to the egg whites.
  • Turn on the mixer to medium to high speed and mix until stiff peaks form. 
  • Add in the black pepper. 
  • Once mixed, add in the chopped ham, mozzarella, and chives. 
  • Lightly fold the mixture until combined. 
  • Using an ice cream scoop, make 6 "clouds" of the egg white mixture on the parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Using the back of a spoon, make a small cavity in the middle of each cloud for the yolk.
  • Place egg white mixture into the oven for 3 minutes. 
  • Pull out and lightly place a yolk into each of the egg clouds. 
  • Place back into the oven for 2 minutes. Once done, pull out and serve immediately.
courses: Breakfast
cuisine: American
keyword: eggs, keto