What is a basted egg?

Answer by  Elizabear (29)

A basted egg is a cross between a a sunny side up fried egg and a poached egg. The egg is fried on the bottom and steamed on the top. You can prepare the egg by frying in the non-stick pan and adding approximately 1 tablespoon of water. Cover the pan and allow the egg to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Answer by  Valentine62 (2131)

A basted egg: crack an egg into a heated frying pan with a small amount of butter. While frying, spoon butter over top of the egg til white is done.

Answer by  andrealmeida6 (7)

A basted egg is an egg that has been steamed and fried. The egg will have the side up fried and sunny.