Hearty Baked Eggs with Ham and Cheese
Hearty Baked Eggs with Ham and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 4 ounces deli ham, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease four 6-ounce ramekins or a 9-inch pie dish with butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Divide the diced ham evenly among the prepared ramekins or sprinkle over the bottom of the pie dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the ham.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully crack two eggs into each ramekin, or crack all eight eggs evenly over the ham and cheese in the pie dish, ensuring the yolks remain intact.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, melted butter, minced chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the eggs in each ramekin or over the eggs in the pie dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the ramekins (or pie dish) on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny (for firmer yolks, bake a few minutes longer). The cheese should be melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Carefully remove from the oven. Garnish with additional fresh chives, if desired, and serve immediately with toast or crusty bread.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hearty Baked Eggs with Ham and Cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 4 ounces deli ham, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease four 6-ounce ramekins or a 9-inch pie dish with butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Divide the diced ham evenly among the prepared ramekins or sprinkle over the bottom of the pie dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the ham.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully crack two eggs into each ramekin, or crack all eight eggs evenly over the ham and cheese in the pie dish, ensuring the yolks remain intact.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, melted butter, minced chives, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the eggs in each ramekin or over the eggs in the pie dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the ramekins (or pie dish) on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny (for firmer yolks, bake a few minutes longer). The cheese should be melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Carefully remove from the oven. Garnish with additional fresh chives, if desired, and serve immediately with toast or crusty bread.
⏱️ 1 min