Shirred Eggs
Shirred or baked eggs are an easy and elegant way to cook eggs for breakfast or brunch. Top with a little cream and Parmesan cheese for an even more divine dish.
- Serves:
- 4
- Prep Time:
- 5 min
- Cook Time:
- 15 min
Ingredients
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 220
- Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 7 g
- Trans Fat
- 0.3 g
- Carbohydrate
- 18 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
- Sugars
- 2 g
- Protein
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 450 mg
- 4 tsp ( 20 mL ) butter, melted
- 4 eggs
- 4 tsp ( 20 mL ) whipping cream or half and half
- 4 tsp ( 20 mL ) Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp ( 1.25 mL ) each salt and pepper
- 4 slices white sandwich bread, toasted and cut into triangles
Instructions
-
Brush 4 ovenproof ramekins with melted butter. Crack one egg into each ramekin; top evenly with cream, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in 350°F (180°C) oven or until egg whites are just set and yolks are still slightly runny (or cook to desired doneness). Serve with toast.
Notes
Tip: Use small 1/2 cup (125 mL) ovenproof ramekins.