Crispy Cheese-Crusted Eggs

1 SERVING | PREP TIME: 10 MIN COOK TIME: 5 MIN

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large eggs

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 oz shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or your choice)

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

Suggested toppings:

• hot sauce

• ketchup

• chili oil

• chimichurri

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil the Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and
   cook for 8 minutes. Remove eggs and place them in an ice bath to stop the cooking. Once cooled, peel and cut the eggs in half lengthwise.

2. Prep the Cheese: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil or butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 oz of shredded cheese directly into the hot pan in small, even piles (about the size of your egg halves).

3. Crisp the Eggs: Season the cut sides of the eggs with salt and pepper.
   Place each egg half, cut side down, onto the cheese piles in the pan. Cook until the cheese crisps up and forms a golden, cracker-like crust, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Remove and Serve: Carefully remove the eggs from the pan once the cheese is crispy and set. Add your favorite toppings such as hot sauce, ketchup, chili oil, or chimichurri.

Optional: Dip your crispy cheese-crusted eggs in warm tomato soup for
an added twist.