Shirred Eggs

Ingredients

• 0.25 teaspoons softened butter
• 2 teaspoons heavy cream
• 2 large eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. 2

   Rub the inside of a 6-ounce ramekin with butter. Pour cream into the ramekin, then crack eggs on top of cream without breaking yolks. Use a spoon to position yolks towards the center of the ramekin, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, chives, and Parmesan cheese.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until whites of eggs have set and yolks are still soft, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to set for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.