Creamy Baked Eggs for Two
Indulge in the luxurious simplicity of Creamy Baked Eggs for Two, a delightful recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an intimate dinner. Featuring rich, velvety eggs baked in a bath of heavy cream and topped with nutty Parmesan cheese, this dish is seasoned to perfection with a hint of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkling of fresh chives for a burst of flavor. Prepared in under 20 minutes and baked in individual ramekins, this recipe is as elegant as it is easy, with a water bath technique ensuring the creamiest possible texture. Serve with crispy toasted bread slices for the ultimate comfort meal, ideal for dipping into those perfectly soft yolks. Both decadent and approachable, this dish is the epitome of effortless gourmet cooking for two.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 bread slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease two ramekins or small oven-safe dishes with 1 teaspoon of butter each.
Crack 2 eggs into each ramekin, being careful not to break the yolks.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of heavy cream over the eggs in each ramekin.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each dish.
Season each ramekin with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place the ramekins in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins to create a water bath.
Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny. If you prefer firmer yolks, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool slightly for 2 minutes.
Garnish each dish with a sprinkle of chopped chives and serve warm. Pair with toasted bread slices for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 833 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 1423 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 359 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
