Description
A creamy baked egg dish with cheese that’s quick and simple to prepare, perfect for a filling breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 hard boiled eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the hard boiled eggs in half and arrange them in a greased baking dish, cut side up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the cheese mixture over the eggs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
Use good cheddar for a strong cheese taste. Let the eggs drain well to avoid a watery bake. You can also mix in herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 420mg
Keywords: breakfast, eggs, au gratin, baked eggs, cheesy dish