Breakfast for 2
Coddled Eggs
Eggs cook gently in butter until the whites and yolks are firm, then receive a simple topping of chives and seasoning.
$1.85for 4 servings
$0.46 per serving$1.85 for 4
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- 12 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetBreakfasts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $0.93 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 325 F and butter two small ovenproof ramekins.
- Crack one egg into each ramekin and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the ramekins in a small baking pan and add hot water halfway up their sides.
- Bake for 8 minutes, until the eggs are firm throughout.
- Remove the ramekins from the water and sprinkle the eggs with chives.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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