Easy Shirred Eggs - Baked Eggs with Cheese
Single-serve shirred eggs are a great way to start the day. Just pop them in the oven, add cheese near the end, and breakfast is ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, Gruyère, or cheddar cheese
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Butter the ramekin and heat the oven to 350°F.1 tsp butter
- Break the eggs into the ramekin, then top with the cream and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.2 large eggs | 2 tbsp heavy cream | salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking. Top with the cheese and continue baking for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.1 to 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, Gruyère, or cheddar cheese
Tip: Baking time depends on the ramekin’s depth and width, and the eggs may take a little longer if the ramekin is placed on a baking sheet instead of directly on the oven rack.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 425mgSodium: 357mgPotassium: 186mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1192IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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