Creamy oven-baked eggs are smothered in bubbling golden Gruyère and sprinkled with fresh thyme.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (55 g) uncured ham, thinly sliced (about 2 slices)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 oz . (55 g) Gruyère, grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Place uncured ham in the bottom of 2 small oven-proof crocks or ceramic bakers. (Alternately, you can use 2 4-inch (10 cm) cast iron skillets.)
- Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon thyme, and 1 tablespoon heavy cream to each crock.
- Carefully break 1 egg into each crock. Sprinkle each with 1 ounce Gruyère and black pepper to taste.
- Place crocks on a sturdy baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, or until eggs are mostly set.
- Turn the broiler on high and move crocks to the top oven rack, just beneath the broiler. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown
- Remove crocks from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 393 kcal Calories from Fat: 297 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 33 g 94% |
Trans Fat g |
carbohydrates 3 g 2% |
Protein 21 g 42% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |