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Two eggs cooked in circular molds on a frying pan.

Eggs Cooked in Rings

Jennifer Ryan
Make perfect Eggs Cooked in Rings every time! Neat, delicious, and ideal for breakfast sandwiches or brunch at home.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 63 kcal

Equipment

  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Egg rings (optional, but highly recommended)
  • Lid for the pan
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Eggs
  • Melted butter for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and let it warm for about a minute. Add a small amount of butter or oil to the pan.
    Melted butter
    A piece of butter melting in a stainless steel pan.
  • Lightly brush the inside of each egg ring with melted butter to prevent sticking.
    A bowl with melted butter and a round metal ring for cooking eggs.
  • Set the egg rings in the pan and crack one egg into each ring, taking care not to break the yolk. If any egg white spills outside the ring, gently nudge it back toward the center with a spatula.
    2 Eggs
    An egg yolk is placed in a round egg mold in a pan with melted butter.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft. Run a knife gently around the inside of each ring to loosen the eggs, then lift the rings away.
    A round egg mold is being lifted from around a fried egg in a frying pan.
  • If you prefer your eggs over-easy, flip them carefully and cook for another 30-60 seconds. Serve immediately - they're perfect on toast, breakfast sandwiches, or as part of a homemade McDonalds style egg & bacon muffins recipe.
    A perfectly cooked egg in a ring, resting on a spatula.

Notes

Tips & Tricks
  • Grease matters: Make sure to butter or oil the egg rings well - it keeps the eggs from sticking and ensures neat edges.
  • No egg rings? Use a round cookie cutter, a mason jar lid ring, or even a clean tuna can (with both ends removed) as an alternative.
  • Low and slow: Avoid cooking on high heat - the bottom will brown before the whites are set. A gentle medium heat gives the best results.
  • Steam helps cook evenly: Covering the pan helps trap steam, which sets the tops of the eggs perfectly without flipping.
  • Perfect for meal prep: Cook several eggs at once, cool them, and store in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
  • Serving idea: Try stacking your eggs on buttered English muffins with bacon and cheese for the ultimate breakfast sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Keyword egg, egg breakfast, egg in a hole, egg recipes, healthy, healthy breakfast, healthy eating
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