PERFECT CODDLED EGG

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Just when we thought there were no new ways to cook an egg, along came these adorable little vessels that yield soft-boiled meals in a cup.

Provided by Carla Lalli Music

Categories     Bon Appétit     Breakfast     Egg     Chive     Milk/Cream     Ham     Brunch

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 teaspoons heavy cream, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped cooked ham
1 teaspoon thinly sliced chives
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
1 slice country-style bread, toasted, buttered
Special Equipment
A coddler

Steps:

  • Set coddler inside a medium saucepan and fill with water to come three-quarters up the side of the coddler. Remove coddler and bring water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, butter coddler. Pour in half of cream and add half of ham and chives; season with salt and pepper. Add egg, then top with remaining cream, ham, and chives. Season with salt and pepper and seal closed.
  • Place coddler in water and cook egg until whites are set but yolk is still runny, about 8 minutes. Serve with toast.

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