How To Make Over Hard Eggs

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Learn how to make over hard eggs in just a few simple steps. Use over hard eggs as is, on a gluten-free English muffin, or on avocado toast.

This basic cooking technique is a great way to create savory eggs without runny centers that will complement all the breakfast favorites. We share our favorite pairings below!

For more recipes featuring eggs, check out our Dairy Free Deviled Eggs, Hash Brown Egg Cups, Egg and Cheese McMuffins or Sweet Potato Egg Cups.

Let’s get started with learning how to fry an egg! Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card below.

ingredients for how to make over hard eggs

Table of Contents

Equipment

nonstick skillet
Flipper

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 teaspoons butter
salt and pepper to taste

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

cracked egg in skillet seasoned with black pepper

How To Make

In a nonstick skillet melt the butter over medium-low heat. Crack the eggs into the pan. Depending on the size of the pan you might need to cook 2 at a time.

If the egg white spread more than you’d like (fresh eggs don’t spread as much), use the flipper to remove the excess egg white. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook

Cook for 3 minutes or until the egg whites are opaque. Carefully flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until the edges start getting crispy. Gently press down on the center of the egg to ensure it’s cooked through.

Serve

Serve eggs hot as is or on top of a breakfast favorite.

How To Serve

Serve seasoned with salt and pepper, Everything Seasoning or hot sauce.

These over hard eggs are delicious paired with bacon, sausage, gluten-free toast, sautéed veggies such as onions, mushrooms and bell peppers or with Sweet Potato Fries. It is especially tasty on an English muffin or avocado toast.

You can also turn these eggs into a savory breakfast sandwich by placing on gluten free bread or a bagel and topping with tomatoes, avocado slices, crispy bacon, a sausage patty or your favorite ingredient.

Feature these fried eggs at lunch or dinner by using as a topping on our Broiled Burgers, Baked Chicken Burgers or Turkey Burgers in the Oven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which eggs are best?

Fresh eggs are going to be the best option when frying an egg.

Butter vs oil vs grease?

Eggs can be cooked in butter, oil or grease. Our go-to is butter but we have also made this recipe by frying in bacon grease.

How to store?

If looking to make multiple fried eggs, store in the fridge for up to 3 days then reheat as desired. This is a great meal prep option for busy families looking to throw a quick yet tasty breakfast meal together in the mornings.

More Ways to Cook Eggs

If you have ever wondered the difference between over hard, over medium and over easy eggs, let’s break it down!

This is a great learning opportunity for both kids and parents. It especially helps kids learn how to confidently follow a recipe in the kitchen and order eggs at a restaurant.

Over Hard Eggs

Over Hard Eggs that are fried in a skillet where the whites are crispy, and yolk is hard.

Over Easy Eggs

Over Easy Eggs refers to the doneness of the yolk. Compared to an over medium or fried egg, these types of eggs are runny in the center.

Over Medium Eggs

Over Hard Eggs are fried in a skillet for a shorter time making the yolks somewhat runny.

Sunny Side Up Eggs

Sunny Side Up Eggs are over easy eggs that are not flipped in the skillet and served with the yolk side up.

Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled Eggs are whole eggs that are boiled with the shell on either on the stovetop or in the microwave to cook both the white and yolk of the egg.

Omelets

Omelets are eggs that are beaten in a bowl then poured into a heated and greased pan, left to cook then folded in half in the skillet. Kids also get a kick out of making Homemade Boil In the Bag Omelets.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs are hard boiled eggs that are sliced in half once cooked, yolks removed and mashed with ingredients to create a creamy mixture that is added back to the egg white halves.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Wait to crack the egg into the skillet until all of the butter has melted.
Opaque means the eggs will turn a solid white in color – you will no longer be able to see through the whites of the egg.
Use the flipper to press on the top of the egg or pierce the yolk with a fork to see if it is runny. If so, continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes then flip the egg.
Remember to season both sides of the eggs.

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CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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