HERBED - BAKED EGGS

HERBED - BAKED EGGS image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic
1/2 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 tbl minced fresh parsley
2 tbl fresh grated Parmesan cheese
12 extra-large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbl unsalted butter
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Toasted French bread or brioche

Steps:

Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat. Toast the bread while oven is coming to temp. Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and cheese and set aside. Carefully crack 3 eggs into each of 4 small bowls or teacups without breaking the yolks. Place 4 (#6) gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tbl of cream and 1/2 tbl of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Quickly, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven. Allow to set for 1 minute and serve hot with toasted bread.