Shirred Eggs are creamy, yolky eggs nestled in a cozy bed of golden shallots, fragrant herbs, and melted parmigiano-reggiano. Simply add the ingredients to a ramekin, bake, then enjoy with a toasted baguette. It's fancy enough for guests, yet simple enough for a lazy Sunday morning!
Make herb mixture (optional) - Add 3 teaspoon butter to a pan and warm on medium heat. Add shallots and saute in butter until translucent. Stir in rosemary, thyme, or herb de provence. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
3 tablespoon butter, 1 shallot, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or dried rosemary, thyme, or herb de provence, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Assemble ramekins - Add a pat of butter to each ramekin and warm on a baking sheet in the oven at 375°F. Once the butter is melted, remove from the oven and add a tablespoon of heavy cream in each ramekin. Crack two eggs into each ramekin without breaking the yolks. Add a sprinkle of herb mixture on top of each one.
2 teaspoon butter, 2 tablespoon heavy cream, 4 eggs
Bake - Cook in the oven for 7-9 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each ramekin with cheese, about 1-2 teaspoon each, then broil until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes. Top with chopped chives and serve with sliced toasted baguette.