Melted Cheese and Sucuk Eggs (Sucuklu Yumurta with a Twist)
A rich and savory Turkish breakfast classic, this dish elevates the traditional Sucuklu Yumurta with the addition of melting cheese. Fluffy eggs are baked atop spicy Turkish sucuk sausage and gooey cheese for a satisfying umami-rich start to your day.
Prep Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
2
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Slice the sucuk into thin rounds, about 0.5 cm thick. If using a large piece of cheese, grate it or cut it into small cubes.
~2 min - 2
Heat the butter or olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced sucuk and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until it starts to render its fat and become slightly crispy.
~7 min - 3
Carefully crack the eggs over the sucuk in the pan, spacing them out. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
~1 min - 4
Sprinkle the grated cheese over and around the eggs.
~1 min - 5
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
~7 min - 6
Carefully slide the cooked dish onto a serving plate.
~1 min
Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping into the runny yolks and melted cheese.
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