Whipped egg whites create the “nest” that holds the yolk for this sunny and trendy breakfast recipe.

Ahead, our Test Kitchen answers what are cloud eggs?

and explains why this way to cook eggs is so heavenly.

Blue Cheese-Bacon Cloud Eggs

Credit: Hannah Bigot

Then well walk you through how to make cloud eggseven if youve neverwhipped egg whitesbefore.

Sarah Brekke, M.S., is theBetter Homes & GardensTest Kitchen brand manager.

What are cloud eggs?

Any which way you choose to savor it, the results are divine.

The best news of all?

You really just need a single ingredient to master how to make cloud eggs at home.

Separate eggs, putting whites in 1 large bowl and yolks in 4 separate small bowls.

Beat Egg Whites

Beat whites until stiff peaks form.

Fold in cheese and 2 tablespoons bacon.

Bake at 400 for 5 minutes.

Bake until yolks are just set, 2 to 3 minutes.

Sprinkle with additional bacon and chives.