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The USDA says eggs are healthier than we thought. Hurrah! This is an easy and fast way to prepare an egg dish with an absolute wow factor that will enhance your reputation as an excellent cook.
Why try? If you like a sunny side up egg, you'll love this dish. It's a delicious departure from the usual omelet, fried, or scrambled egg breakfast choices.
Foodie Byte: Ovens can vary so be careful. These are suggested cook times and you can easily burn this dish if left in the oven too long.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 extra-large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt
- Coarse ground pepper
- French bread, toasted
Preparation
- Preheat broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.
- Combine garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Crack 2 eggs, without breaking the yolk, into each of 4 small bowls.
- Place four individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet.
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Place 1 tablespoon of cream and 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
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Quickly pour 2 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture and salt and pepper.
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Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. The eggs will continue to cook after taken out of the oven.
- Cool for one minute and serve hot with toasted bread.
