Shirred Eggs
Shirred Eggs are a classic dish featuring baked eggs with heavy cream, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. They make a satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Heavy Cream
- 4 Eggs
- 4 Pinches Salt
- 4 Pinches Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325℉.
- Spray 4 ramekins with cooking spray.
- Pour 1 Tablespoon of heavy cream into each ramekin.
- Crack an egg into each ramekin.
- Season each egg with salt and pepper.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake at 325℉ for 8-10 minutes or until egg whites are firm.
Notes
- Do not increase the heat to speed up the cooking time. Shirred eggs are made with a gentle, slow oven heat.
- After 8 minutes, check every 2 minutes until the white is set and the yolk is soft. Oven temperatures vary. Mine took about 14 minutes to cook just right.
- Be careful not to overcook or the whites will become hard and rubbery.
- The baking dishes will retain heat and continue cooking the eggs after they are removed from the oven.