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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Published: Sep 5, 2022 · Modified: Oct 15, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 7 Comments

    Shirred Eggs

    Servings: 1
    |
    Cals: 232
    |
    Fat: 18
    |
    Carbs: 1
    |
    Fiber: 0
    |
    Protein: 17
    |
    Time: 17 minutes mins
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    Shirred Eggs is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or light meal for one! All you need is 4 basic ingredients for this delicious baked eggs recipe. Eggs, yummy prosciutto, parmesan cheese, and cream...how can that be bad?

    eggs baked in a ramekin on a teal background

    Recipes for one are highly requested because most mornings, some of us aren't wanting to make breakfast for a crowd.  It's also easy to make this shirred egg recipe for several, it really just depends on how many ramekins you have!

    What are shirred eggs?

    This is eggs baked in a flat dish, like a ramekin!  There really isn't any other requirements for this simple breakfast dish.  You can add whatever additions you want and you could also beat the eggs instead of leaving them whole.

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    I hope you enjoy this Shirred Egg recipe.  Here at Low Carb with Jennifer we aim to deliver family friendly low carb and keto recipes that are easy to make with ingredients found in most grocery stores.  No crazy ingredients here!  If you are interested in more keto friendly recipes, I have a cookbook that is now available for pre-order!  You can find that here: Jenniferbanz.com/cookbook

    shirred eggs on a teal background

    Shirred Eggs with Prosciutto and Parmesan

    Shirred Eggs is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or light meal for one! All you need is 4 basic ingredients for this delicious baked eggs recipe. Eggs, yummy prosciutto, parmesan cheese, and cream...how can that be bad?
    5 from 1 vote
    Course: Breakfast, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 232
    Author: Jennifer Banz

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    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • 2 large eggs
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 Slice Prosciutto
    • 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375F and spray the inside of an 8 ounce ramekin with cooking spray. Pour the whipping cream into ramekin.
    • Crack each egg into the ramekin. Nestle the prosciutto around the eggs. Season with salt and pepper and then top with parmesan cheese.
    • Place ramekin into the oven and bake until the egg white is set. Should take about 12-15 minutes. For firm yolks bake for an additional 3 minutes. Let sit for a few minutes to set and serve. Enjoy!
    Servings: 1

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 232 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 0g
    Keyword :breakfast, gluten free, keto shirred eggs recipe

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    1. Chris says

      December 29, 2023 at 9:08 am

      I LOVE this so much!!! Quick, easy, and delicious!!

      Reply
    2. Crystal says

      September 18, 2022 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      Delish!

      Reply
    3. Peggy says

      September 07, 2022 at 11:02 am

      Can I cook this egg mixture in a microwave

      Reply
    4. Anna says

      September 05, 2022 at 9:27 pm

      Can you substitute prociutto with black forest ham?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 12, 2022 at 10:46 am

        Definitely!

        Reply
    5. Julie says

      September 05, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      I'm wondering can I make this in a cupcake pan ????????

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 12, 2022 at 10:46 am

        I am not sure if the volume would be too much for 1 cup, but if not, then it should work!

        Reply

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