Easy Baked Eggs
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Easy Baked Eggs
Description
This recipe begins by greasing a muffin pan and lining each well with a thin slice of deli ham. One egg is cracked into each, topped with a tablespoon of heavy cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper season the mixture before baking at 400°F.
Baking times vary to achieve soft, medium, or hard yolks, generally ranging from 13 to 18 minutes. A short broil can be used to finish the top if desired. The method allows the eggs to continue setting slightly after removal, so it is important not to overcook before taking them out.
These baked eggs work well as individualized servings for a quick breakfast or brunch, offering a combination of creamy yolk, salty ham, and melted cheese in each portion. They are easy to prepare ahead and portion per person.
Timing precisely impacts yolk texture, and cooling briefly before serving helps avoid overcooked eggs. Variations with mozzarella cheese also suit this preparation.
Ingredients
- 6 lices ham thin sliced, deli
- 6 large egg
- 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or half and half
- 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grease a muffin pan very well. Line each well with a slice of ham.
- Crack one egg in each muffin well. Top with 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
- Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon finely shredded cheddar. Season with salt & pepper.
- Bake for 13-18 minutes or until yolks are set to the desired doneness. Broil 1-2 minutes if desired.
Notes
- Eggs continue cooking after removing from the oven; avoid overcooking.
- Baking times: 12 minutes for soft yolk, 15 for medium, 18 for hard yolk, followed by letting them set.
- Broiling 1-2 minutes can firm the top if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 533IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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