# "Eggs Over Medium" - what do you expect to get?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eggs-over-medium-what-do-you-expect-to-get/1029038>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** food-cooking\
**Created:** [April 5, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eggs-over-medium-what-do-you-expect-to-get/1029038 "2026-04-05T14:02:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eggs-over-medium-what-do-you-expect-to-get/1029038/82 "2026-04-08T11:59:04Z")

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> [@Chronos](#):
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> That’s called “basted”.

I couldn’t think of that word yesterday. Thanks.

I miss eggs cooked in bacon fat. I know it’s not healthy. But tasted so good!

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