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Alpine Eggs

For a delicious main dish for any time of day, try Alpine Eggs, an old European recipe with eggs baked in a mix of delicious cheeses.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese grated
  • 6 ounces Swiss cheese grated
  • 6 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
  • 6 lices whole wheat toast (or your choice of bread)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350. Generously butter an ovenproof baking dish.
  2. Mix the two grated cheeses together in a medium bowl.
  3. Distribute half the cheese in the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Crack the eggs one at a time, evenly spaced, over the cheese. Sprinkle each egg with salt and pepper.
  5. Top with remaining cheese making sure each egg is completely covered.
  6. Bake 14-15 minutes for a runny yolk or 16-17 minutes for a more firm yolk.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chives.
  8. Serve warm over toast.

Notes

  • This recipe is best enjoyed fresh and hot from the oven. However, leftovers can be carefully stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for a day. Reheat in a very low oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 220mg (73%) Sodium 426mg (18%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 800IU (16%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 482mg (48%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 220mg 73%
Sodium 426mg 18%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 800IU 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 482mg 48%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.