Baked Eggs

Another name for 'baked eggs' is 'shirred eggs'. If you've never tried them, maybe it's time with this simple, yet tasty dish.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt butter in a baking dish, sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Drop in eggs, sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover with crushed crackers mixed with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Drizzle with cream and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes 3 (2-egg) servings.