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Baked Eggs in a Cradle

Source of Recipe

From "The Loving Kitchen" by LeAnn Rice


Recipe Introduction

"Baking eggs is a great way to cook several eggs at the same time, and they make a beautiful presentation. Try baking them in hollowed-out peppers or in muffin tins lined with Canadian bacon or prosciutto."

List of Ingredients

• 1 large crusty dinner roll or mini brioche
• 1 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp heavy cream
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Scant teaspoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
• 1 Tbsp shredded or grated Parmesan cheese


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Slice the top off the roll or brioche, and carefully remove enough bread from the bottom portion of the roll until you have it hollowed out enough to hold the egg. Place on a cookie sheet.

Brush the inside of the hollowed-out roll and the cut side of the top that was removed with melted butter. Crack the egg into the hollow. Add cream and sprinkle with salt and pepper, herbs, and Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes, and then place the top half of roll on the cookie sheet, cut side up. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until egg is set and bread is golden. Remove from the oven and place the top onto the roll or tilt to the side. Serve immediately.


Makes 1 serving