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Shirred Eggs

Deliciously Creamy Shirred Eggs for Your Perfect Brunch

Enjoy these deliciously creamy Shirred Eggs, perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter Substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can be replaced with high-fat oat milk or coconut vegan cashew cream.
  • 2 Large Eggs Opt for fresh, high-quality eggs.
Seasoning
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferred.
Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives Scallions work as an alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese Substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Ramekin
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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  2. Grease a 6-ounce ramekin generously with unsalted butter.
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  3. Pour a thin layer of heavy cream into the bottom of the greased ramekin.
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  4. Carefully crack one large egg on top of the cream in your prepared ramekin.
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  5. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the egg.
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  6. Garnish with chopped chives and grated Parmesan cheese.
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  7. Place the ramekin on a baking sheet and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
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  8. Remove the ramekin from the oven and let it rest for about 2 minutes. Serve warm.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. Experiment with various add-ins to enhance your dish.

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