About

These creamy baked eggs are rich with crème fraiche and cheddar complimented by aromatic chives.

These are a great easy lunch option served alongside a simple salad or keto bread for dipping.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup, sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon, cut pieces chives
  • 2 medium raw egg whole
  • ½ cup, grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon creme fraiche
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit and boil a kettle of water.
  2. Lightly butter 2 large ramekins. Heat the remaining butter in a saucepan over a low/medium heat. Finely slice the mushrooms and add to the pan. Sauté in the butter for 3-4 minutes until tender.
  3. Divide the mushrooms between the two ramekins.
  4. Crack one egg on top of each and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Finely chop the chives and sprinkle over the eggs, along with the grated cheese.
  6. Spoon the crème fraiche over the top of the cheese.
  7. Arrange the ramekins in a deep baking tray and half fill the baking tray with the boiling water.
  8. Transfer to the oven to bake for 15-20 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your preferred taste.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 285.1kcal/1193.0kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 24.8g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 2.6g (per serving)
  • Protein: 13.3g (per serving)