Country Fried Eggs

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 dozen eggs
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet until hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Break each egg into a saucer. Carefully slip each egg into skillet, cooking 2 to 3 eggs at a time. Place one tablespoon boiling water on each egg. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook until whites are firm and yolks are soft or to desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a warm serving platter, and keep warm.
  2. Repeat procedure with remaining eggs. Season eggs with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

237 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.4g 5% DV
Total Fat 15.2g 20% DV
Carbs 23.7g 9% DV
Fiber 0.4g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9922.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 156mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 78mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 220.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 66.8mg 5% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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