HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

  

GET CRACKING-Skip the scrambled eggs, forget the fried ones, and savor a bite of these Classic Baked Eggs. Lots of possibilities for using a variety of tasty toppings. Variations are posted at the end of the recipe. 

The recipe was adapted from Southern Living January/February 2021 and serves 2. It can easily be increased using a ratio of 1 teaspoon of 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 around the edges but still a bit jiggly in the centers, about 14 minutes.
• If you only make one egg per ramekin, bake it for 12 minutes. 
• Remove from oven and let stand for 2 minutes. Garnish with herbs and cheese.

Other topping 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

I baked a Valentine Cake just for you. Hope the day brings you great joy !