Happy Valentine's Day

 GET CRACKING-Skip the scrambled eggs, forget the fried and savor a bite of 

these Classic Baked Eggs. Lots of possibities using a variety of tasty toppings. Variations posted at end of recipe. 

Recipe adapted from Southern Living January/February 2021 and serves 2. It can  can easily be increased using ratio 1 teaspoon heavy cream per ramekin. 

Italian Baked Eggs with Herbs and Parmesan Cheese
Ingredients:

• Butter
• 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
• 4 large eggs
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme and rosemary or 1 teaspoon each rosemary and thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• Finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and butter 2 (6 oz.) ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
• Pour 1 teaspoon heavy cream into each ramekin. Crack two egs over cream.
• Sprinkle each with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake until set round the edges but still a bit jiggly in centers, about 14 minutes.
• If only making one egg per ramekin bake for 12 minutes. 
• Remove from oven let stand for 2 minutes. Garnish with herbs and cheese.
  
  One baked egg shown in photo

Other options include:

Mediterranean
Drizzle of marinara sauce, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley
American
Chopped bacon, grated Cheddar cheese and fresh chopped chives

Pair the meal with Avocado Toast

and don't forget to serve a plate of Valentine sugar cookies to celebrate the day.