Simple Shirred Eggs With Cheddar Cheese Recipe

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Total: 24 mins
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 14 mins
Yield: Serves 4

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
358	Calories
30g	Fat
2g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: Serves 4
Amount per serving
Calories	358
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 16g	79%
Cholesterol 476mg	159%
Sodium 342mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 18g
Calcium 192mg	15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These easy shirred eggs are baked in individual dishes with cream, butter, and cheddar cheese.

The eggs make a simple breakfast with 2 eggs per person. Add bacon, ham, or sausage, if you like, or serve them with fresh sliced tomatoes or fruit. They are excellent with a side dish of baked beans!

4 teaspoons melted butter
8 eggs
8 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Gather the ingredients.

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Heat the oven to 350 F (180 C/Gas 4).
Put 1 teaspoon of melted butter in each of four individual baking dishes or ramekins. Brush the butter over the bottoms and sides of the dishes.

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Break 2 eggs into each dish.

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Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to each dish and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese over each egg just a minute or two before the dish is done.

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Serve and enjoy!