No more sacrificing an entire carton of eggs for breakfast.
This Hack Shows You How to Flip An Egg Without Breaking the Yolk
Updated on Dec. 04, 2023
Every great morning starts with a hearty breakfast. Sausage, bacon and plenty of that delicious protein—eggs. Everyone’s got their favorite style: scrambled, fried, poached, over easy, etc. Eggs are versatile, tasty and give us that early morning boost we need to start the day off right—so you’d think by now we’d know how to cook an egg, right?
Unfortunately, like many of us, I still struggle with flipping an egg to get that perfect over-easy doneness. Luckily, this TikTok hack shows us how to flip an egg without breaking the yolk. Perfect breakfast, here we come.
Also, check how to crack an egg perfectly every time.
How to Flip An Egg Without Breaking the Yolk
This tip seems like something we should have been doing a long time ago. I remember the first time I tried to teach myself to make an over-easy. Needless to say, my mom wasn’t too happy coming into the kitchen and seeing an entire carton of eggs wasted in my endeavors. While I did manage to master the skill (many years later), this hack would have helped me on my journey quite a bit.
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It’s simple. Take the lid to your pan (or a lid that is large enough) and grease it up with butter or another non-stick spray. Slip the unflipped eggs onto the lid and use it as a giant spatula to flip the eggs upside down back into the pan. No more worrying about the spatula being too small and splattering the poor yolk everywhere. Bonus… you can do multiple eggs at once!
Try: Made with four simple ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes, this simple dippy eggs recipe will quickly become a popular breakfast at your house.
How to Cook Over-Easy Eggs Without Flipping
If this still seems like too much trouble for you, there’s an even easier way! Simply pour a small amount of water into your pan with the unflipped egg and cover it with a lid. The steam will create the perfect over-easy egg with practically no work. On top of that, you get a bouncy, delicious yolk in the middle.
Looking for more eggs-cellent recipes? Try out this amazing breakfast sandwich hack.
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Open-Faced Frico Egg SandwichThe layer of melted and crisped cheese—the frico—is what makes this creamy sandwich unique. If you like spicy aoli, add two large cloves of garlic. —Julie Solis, Congers, New York
Spinach-Egg Breakfast PizzasI like my food pretty, and this breakfast pizza is eye-popping. Bring it to the table with a bowl of berries or grapes and café au lait. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Sausage and Eggs over Cheddar-Parmesan GritsThese creamy grits topped with Italian sausage, peppers, onions and a fried egg are total comfort food and perfect for brunch or dinner. They are easy to put together and will satisfy a hungry crew. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Breakfast EggrollsThese breakfast egg rolls are delicious and great to make ahead for mornings when you need to eat something fast. You can make these in an air fryer or try baking or deep-frying them.
Mushroom & Spinach Eggs BenedictThere are so many ways to experiment with eggs Benedict, and this is my favorite version. The earthy flavors of mushroom and spinach blend beautifully in this new twist on an old classic. —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, Mississippi
Yankee RancherosAfter my in-laws began affectionately referring to me as a Yankee, I decided I had to learn to make some Mexican dishes. These are super easy and make my Tex-Mex-loving family happy—even if they do come from a Northerner!. —Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas
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Bacon ‘n’ Egg GravyMy husband, Ron, created this wonderful bacon gravy. It's home-style and old-fashioned. Sometimes we ladle the gravy over homemade biscuits. Served with fruit salad, it's a great breakfast. —Terry Bray, Winter Haven, Florida
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Italian Easter BreadThis Easter, try baking Italian Easter bread. The braided ring contains colorful hard-cooked eggs, candied fruit and nuts, and you can even add a glaze.
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Shiitake and Manchego ScrambleThis savory breakfast dish takes everyday scrambled eggs up a few notches. The rich flavor is so satisfying in the morning, and it's even better served with buttery toasted Italian bread. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Bacon Egg CupsThese tasty little bacon and egg muffins are filled with protein for a portable and filling morning meal.
Dilled Salmon Omelets with Creme FraicheThis is one of our biggest hits on our inn's menu. It has so much flavor with the dill and rich salmon that it will impress everyone at how fancy it is.—Susan Goodman, Wilmington, Vermont
Italian Cloud EggsDrop egg yolks on nests of whipped Italian-seasoned egg whites, then bake in a cast-iron skillet. Dreamy!—Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Breakfast BurgerMy husband is big on eggs and bacon, so I wanted to merge his breakfast favorites with a grilled burger for an over-the-top treat. Topping it with my homemade blackberry jam sealed the deal. —Tina Janssen, Walworth, Wisconsin
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Fiesta Scrambled EggsI love to fix this spicy scrambled egg dish for friends and family. It’s almost a meal in itself, but I serve it with muffins or biscuits, fresh fruit juice and coffee. —Kay Kropff, Canyon, Texas
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Ham & Brie StrataThere's nothing quite like my comfy strata made with Brie, ham and mushrooms. Put it together and bake it now, or hold it overnight to pop into the oven tomorrow. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Sweet Potato and Egg SkilletI try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. I came up with this recipe to feed my family a healthy, hearty breakfast—and it worked! —Jeanne Larson, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Mexican Rice with Poached EggsThis Mexican rice recipe topped with soft fried eggs works for breakfast or dinner. I like to serve the dish with hot tortillas and a side of refried beans for a complete meal. —Jeanne Lewis, Brooklyn, Michigan
Curried Egg SaladCurry powder gives this simple egg salad big appeal. Serve it as an open-faced sandwich, in a wrap or stuffed inside a pita.
Mushroom-Avocado Eggs on ToastTwo of my favorites – mushroom and avocado – make a stacked sandwich fancy enough for company or a weekend breakfast with the family. —Carol McLaughlin, Papillion, Nebraska
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Spiral Omelet SupremeThis roly-poly omelet is a new way to do eggs for brunch. Want different veggies? You can substitute 2 cups of any type you like. When I'm cooking for gluten-free friends, I leave out the flour and the spiral rolls up a-OK.
—Debbie Morris, Hamilton, Ohio
Slow-Cooker Breakfast CasseroleSlow-cooker breakfast casserole is a low-effort, utterly irresistible overnight recipe packed with breakfast favorites like eggs, sausages, hash browns and cheese. Kids and adults alike are going to love it.
Fiesta Egg & Potato BoatsOn a whim, I stuffed eggs into potato shells as a way to use up leftover baked potatoes. It’s the brunch dish people ask for the most. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Tex-Mex Breakfast HaystacksI love haystacks and wanted to make a fun Tex-Mex recipe for my family. Adding panko crumbs and cheese to the hash browns before cooking gives them a wonderful golden brown color and crisp texture. —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
German Potato OmeletThis is an old German dish that all of us kids enjoyed when we were growing up. With a side of toast and jam, this flavorful omelet is sure to make your family as happy as it made all of us. —Katherine Stallwood, Richland, Washington
Ham & Egg PocketsRefrigerated crescent roll dough make these savory breakfast pockets a snap to prepare. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Chorizo and Eggs RancheroFor a festive Mexican breakfast, we do chorizo and huevos rancheros. Add refried beans and cheddar, and serve everything in bowls made of tortillas. —Paul Williams, Fort Mohave, Arizona
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