Eggs in a Cup

An Emeril Lagasse breakfast treat Cherie saw on Good Morning America and has served on special breakfast occasions.

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 thin slices Virginia ham, about ½ ounce each
8 large eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons heavy cream
8 tablespoons grated Swiss cheese
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

1. Butter four 6-ounce crème brulee ramekins with the butter and lay one slice of ham in each ramekin so that it sits flat on the bottom (it's OK if it comes up the sides.)

2. Crack two eggs into two separate small cups and pour simultaneously into one of the ramekins so that the eggs sit side-by-side on top of the ham slice. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining eggs.

3. Place the 4 filled ramekins onto a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until eggs are just beginning to set up and become opaque, 9 to 10 minutes.

4. Remove from the oven and drizzle each ramekin with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream and then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over the top of each.

5. Sprinkle the parsley and chives over the ramekins and then return to the oven. Cook until eggs are just set up but yolks are still runny, 10 to 12 minutes, or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Source: ABC News, "Eggs in a Cup," https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Breakfast/story?id=6947204.


Also at the GMA site are Emeril's companion courses to this Mother's Day meal: Mascarpone and Marmalade-Stuffed French Toast, Oven-Crispy Bacon, and Minted Fruit Salad. All are good served together, but make for a very heavy meal. We recommend just adding the Oven-Crispy Bacon with the Eggs in a Cup.