Breakfast for 1
Shirred Eggs
Eggs bake gently over cream with chives and parmesan until the whites and yolks become fully firm.
$3.42for 4 servings
$0.86 per serving$3.42 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetBreakfasts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $0.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp minced fresh chives
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and butter a small oven-safe baking dish.
- Pour the cream into the dish and crack in the eggs.
- Sprinkle the eggs with chives, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the eggs are fully firm.
- Rest the dish for 2 minutes before eating.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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