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Cheesy Baked Eggs For One

A single serving cheesy baked eggs recipe made with eggs, heavy cream, cheddar, and Parmesan whisked together and baked in a 10-ounce ramekin. Ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: baked eggs, baked eggs with cheese, cheesy baked eggs, eggs
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salted butter -room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or use whole milk or half and half)
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Coat the inside of a 10-ounce oven-safe ramekin with the butter.
  • Whisk together the eggs and cream in a small bowl.
  • Stir in the cheeses, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the ramekin and place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggles.
  • Let the eggs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Preheat fully before baking. A hot oven sets the outside of the eggs quickly and gives the top that lightly golden finish without overcooking the center. Don't put the ramekin in before the oven has reached 400°F.
Use a 10-ounce ramekin. A smaller ramekin will cause the mixture to spill over as the eggs rise. A larger one will spread the eggs too thin and they'll overcook before the center sets.
Check for doneness early. Start checking the eggs at 14 minutes. They're done when the center is set and no longer jiggles when you nudge the ramekin. Pull them a minute early if you want a softer center, since they continue to cook from residual heat after you take them out.
Toaster oven adjustment. A toaster oven will bake this recipe at the same 400°F temperature, but the smaller space cooks faster. Start checking at 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 429mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 177mg | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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