Moon Over Miami: Not Your Average Ham and Eggs (But It Could Be)
Ah, the Moon Over Miami. A breakfast dish with a name as glamorous as a South Beach sunset. But fear not, fellow culinary astronauts, creating this stellar breakfast is easier than navigating rush hour traffic (well, maybe). So, ditch the delivery app and strap on your aprons, because we're going on a breakfast adventure!
What Exactly Is a Moon Over Miami?
Forget fancy French names and complicated techniques. A Moon Over Miami is all about simplicity and deliciousness. It's basically an eggy-in-a-hole situation, where a slice of bread gets a magical circular cutout, then becomes a cozy nest for a perfectly cooked egg. Top it off with some cheese, and you've got a breakfast that's both fun and filling.
Pro Tip: This recipe is a fantastic way to use up the odds and ends in your fridge. Feeling cheesy? Throw on some cheddar! Got some leftover ham? Dice it up and add it for a protein punch!
Mission: Moon Landing (On Your Plate)
Here's what you'll need for your breakfast mission:
- 1 slice of bread (your choice - white, wheat, sourdough, the possibilities are endless!)
- 1 large egg
- Butter or cooking spray
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cheese (optional, but highly recommended)
- A round cookie cutter or something circular (a shot glass in a pinch!)
- A frying pan
- A spatula (because flipping is key)
Houston, We Have a Fry-Up!
- Heat Up the Launchpad (aka your pan): Set your pan over medium heat and add a pat of butter or a few spritzes of cooking spray.
- Prepare for Liftoff (aka bread cutting): Using your cookie cutter (or your trusty shot glass), punch a perfect circle out of the center of your bread. Don't toss the cutout! We'll use it for a little crispy, cheesy bonus later.
- Nestle the Bread (carefully): Place your bread, with the hole in the middle, in the pan. Let it get a nice golden brown color on the bottom.
- Engage Egg Power (carefully crack that egg): Crack your egg directly into the hole in the bread. Season with salt and pepper (don't be shy!). Optional bonus: If you're feeling fancy, sprinkle some cheese (shredded cheddar is a classic) around the egg before it sets.
- The Flip Flop (master the art of the egg flip): Once the whites are starting to set and the bottom of the bread is golden brown, it's time to flip! Use your spatula to carefully flip the bread (and egg) over.
- Cheese Please (optional but oh-so-good): If you didn't add cheese before, sprinkle some on now while the underside cooks.
- Touchdown Time (plating and admiring): Once the egg is cooked to your desired doneness (sunny side up? Over easy? You're the captain!), slide your Moon Over Miami onto a plate. Don't forget to add that crispy, cheesy cutout from earlier for a delightful little extra.
And voila! You've just created a breakfast that's out-of-this-world delicious.
Moon Over Miami FAQs:
How to make it fancy? Ditch the white bread and use a bagel! Top it with smoked salmon and cream cheese for a luxurious twist.
How to make it kid-friendly? Use a cookie cutter in a fun shape for the bread cutout (think stars, hearts, or dinosaurs!).
How to make it vegetarian? Skip the meat and add some chopped veggies like spinach or bell peppers to the pan before cracking the egg.
How to make it extra cheesy? Make a little "cheese cup" out of foil. Fill it with shredded cheese and place it on top of the bread while it cooks. Instant cheese sauce!
How to make more for a crowd? This recipe is easily multiplied! Just whip up a Moon Over Miami assembly line and get cookin'.
