Breakfast for 4
Basted Eggs
$1.43for 410 minServes 4
Eggs cook gently in butter while steam from a covered skillet sets the whites and yolks.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Eggs, 4$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.43 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetBreakfasts
$0.36 per serving$1.43 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 eggs
- salt and black pepper
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and season them with salt and black pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon of water, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook until the whites and yolks are firm and reach 165 F.
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