How to Make Cheese Skirt Eggs at Home

Today we’re sharing an incredibly easy way to dress up your fried eggs!

Cheese skirt eggs are pan-fried eggs with a crispy, melted cheese border along the sides. Seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper, they offer a heavenly and simple indulgence to elevate your morning breakfast or any meal.

These cheese skirt eggs have become a go-to indulgence on our cheat days. They’re simple to prepare and can be incorporated into various meals. If you seek effortless ways to elevate your homemade dishes, this is an excellent option.

Our quick blog post will take you through an easy recipe with helpful cooking tips as well as some ideas on what to eat with Cheese Skirt Eggs. Keep reading!

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Tips on Making Cheese Skirt Eggs

To achieve the perfect cheese skirt egg, pay close attention to the heat and cooking progress. Use low to medium heat to gently melt the cheese and cook the egg without burning either component. Cover the pan with foil or a lid to finish cooking the top.

If the cheese skirt egg needs more cooking on the inside without burning the exterior, you can try adding a tablespoon of water before covering the pan.

This will steam the egg, but be cautious not to use too much water, as it may compromise the crispiness of the cheese skirt.

Try experimenting with a variety of shredded cheeses to create unique flavor profiles. We recommend starting with mozzarella or cheddar cheese as they melt particularly well.

Use your best nonstick pan, and don’t try to lift the cheese skirt egg if there is resistance. Once the edges are crisp, you should be able to easily slide your spatula underneath to lift it up.

What to Eat with Cheese Skirt Eggs

As with any fried egg, cheese skirt eggs can be enjoyed on their own or easily incorporated into your meals. Whether it’s for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night snack, the possibilities are endless! Here are some of our top suggestions:

• serve with a side of bacon or spam and a piece of Pandesal (Filipino bread roll)
• put it inside a burger (works for both homemade or takeout burgers!)
• put an egg on it!
  • fried rice – Kimchi fried rice, Filipino garlic rice, etc.
  • Avocado Toast
  • ramen, Indomie, jajjangmyeon
  • Air Fryer Pork Belly Sisig
  • a hot, fresh bowl of rice

How did you eat your Cheese Skirt Eggs? Leave us a comment!

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 2 eggs
• salt & pepper to taste

Recipe

1. Heat a non-stick pan on low. Melt butter on the pan.
2. Add a layer of cheese along the perimeter of the pan, leaving an empty space in the center of the pan.
3. Crack the eggs into the empty center. Raise the heat to med-low. Once the egg white is about 2/3 cooked through, cover the pan with foil.
4. Once the top of the egg and cheese are melted, use a spatula to check the skirt. It is done when the skirt is browned, has crisp edges, and can easily lift off the pan without breaking.
5. Remove from heat. Add salt + pepper.
6. Serve with bacon and a slice of toast.

Final Thoughts

Eggs, cheese, and butter come together in a heavenly trifecta. Once you’ve savored the delectable combination, you’ll find yourself craving another batch. Enjoy!

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References & Further Reading

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-melting-cheeses/