Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (such as Gruyère or Parmesan)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Butter for greasing the ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter four ramekins and place them in a baking dish.
- Crack an egg into each ramekin.
- Pour heavy cream evenly over the eggs.
- Top with grated cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a flavor twist, add sautéed vegetables or cooked bacon to the ramekins before adding the eggs.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 250mg