Shirred Eggs
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Shirred Eggs
Description
Shirred Eggs prepare eggs baked individually in buttered ramekins, each topped with a bit of heavy cream, dried chives, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. The baking process at 350°F cooks the eggs so the whites become fully set without overcooking, preserving soft, tender yolks. Adding heavy cream enriches the eggs, making them more custard-like while the cheese and chives provide savory, aromatic notes.
The gentle oven heat ensures even cooking and keeps the eggs soft but cohesive, while the Parmesan adds a subtle sharpness. Serving them on toast offers texture contrast and creates a satisfying plate suitable for mornings or light meals.
The recipe notes clarify that nutrition facts exclude the toast, indicating toast is optional but traditional to accompany this dish. Checking readiness at 12 minutes prevents overbaking, helping preserve a desirable yolk consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons butter softened
- 4 egg
- 4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons chives dried
- 2 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- toast for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease each ramekin with butter and crack one egg into each ramekin.
- Top each egg with 1 teaspoon of heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon of chives, 1/2 teaspoon of cheese, salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the whites are set, but the yolks are still wobbly. Check them at the 12 minute mark and if the whites are still clear in any spots, keep cooking. Serve on toast, if desired.
Notes
- Toast is optional; serving eggs on toast provides a textural contrast to the creamy baked eggs.
- Check eggs starting at 12 minutes to ensure whites are opaque and yolks remain soft but not raw.
- Use softened butter to grease ramekins evenly for easy egg removal after baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2061IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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