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Shirred Eggs - My Favorite Breakfast Mini-Meal with Maximum Flavor and Minimal Effort

Shirred eggs? Intriguing to say the least...and absolutely delicious! It was an eye-opener. And brain opener. A taste-bud opener.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: shirred eggs
Servings: 2
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Erich Boenzli

Ingredients

Ingredients for The Basic

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • Salt & pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat toaster oven to 350℉.
  • Butter the dish and add the heavy cream. Crack an egg into it and make sure the yolk doesn’t touch the sides. Sprinkle cheese and chives on top, add salt and pepper and put into toaster oven.
  • When the white just barely sets, about 15 minutes, remove from oven (warning: ramekins will be hot).
  • Serve & enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg