Shirred Eggs

Shirred Eggs

from themodernproper.com
18 min
1 servings

Upgrade your eggs with this simple yet sophisticated take on shirred eggs.

Ingredients

  • salted butter, for greasing
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • pinch of sea salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives
  • crusty bread, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F, with a rack in the center position

  2. 2

    Grease a 6-ounce ramekin with butter and place it on a rimmed sheet pan.Crack the eggs into the ramekin

  3. 3

    Carefully pour the heavy cream around the yolks, gently nudging the yolks into the center

  4. 4

    Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the Parmesan.Bake until the egg whites are no longer transparent set around edges and still slightly jiggly in the center, about 11-12 minutes

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes

  6. 6

    Garnish with chives, if desired

  7. 7

    Serve warm with crusty bread alongside.