Shirred Eggs

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon butter
• 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
• 2 eggs
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced chives
• 1 tablespoon grated hard cheese, such as parmesan

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2. Coat a 6-oz. ramekin with butter. Pour whipping cream into ramekin.
3. 3. Crack eggs into ramekin, coaxing yolks toward the center, using a spoon if necessary.
4. 4. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper, top with chives, then cheese.
5. 5. Bake until set around edges and still a bit jiggly in the center, about 12 minutes. (For firm yolks, bake an additional 3 minutes.) Let sit 2 to 3 minutes to set and serve immediately.