Herbed Baked Eggs

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Adapted from the barefoot contessa, bringing the magic home, this is a real treat! Try to use fresh herbs, they really make this! if you like, you may use 3 eggs per serving. Great with a nice green salad for a light supper!!

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Steps

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Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.

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Combine the garlic , thyme , rosemary , parsley , and parmesan and set aside.

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Carefully crack 2 eggs into each of 3 small bowls or teacups without breaking the yolks.

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Place 3 individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet.

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Place 1 tablespoon of cream and 1 / 2 tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes , until hot and bubbly.

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Quickly , but carefully , pour 2 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture , then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

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Place back under the broiler for 4 to 6 minutes , until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked.

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The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven.

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Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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fresh garlic, fresh thyme leave, fresh rosemary leaf, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, extra-large eggs, half-and-half, unsalted butter, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, french bread