over easy

American  

adjective

1. (of fried eggs) turned over when nearly done and fried briefly on the reverse side so that the yolk remains somewhat liquid but with a thin, firm layer on top.

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over easy

Plus, I could close the lid to cook it from the top in order to make it "over easy."

From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2022

You get a salty flavor from the over easy egg and it’s a lot of contradicting flavors.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2021

I’d buy him the braised elk hash with sausage gravy and two eggs over easy on top.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2020

“Yes, it has its slow patches ... but it is redeemed by the emerging friendship that it poignantly depicts, thanks to a winning actor and a playwright who ultimately chooses sincerity over easy satire.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2020

He had just finished a ten- hour shift, eggs over easy and cheeseburgers since 5:00 a.m.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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