Low Stress Baked Eggs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

butter, for the dish (do not substitute)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (fluffy cup, not packed)
2 -3 eggs
2 2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 slices bacon, pre-cooked (optional)
salt & pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350; grease ramekin with butter.
Sprinkle HALF of the cheese on the bottom of the dish.
Add the eggs; break egg yolks with a knife but do NOT stir.
Drizzle milk over eggs (use 1 tablespoon PER egg; 2 T. for 2 eggs; 3 T. for 3 eggs).
Sprinkle with remaining cheese; add pre-cooked or semi-crunchy bacon if being used (or add right before serving).
Salt and pepper according to your tastes.
Bake for 20-25 minutes; eggs should be \"set\" but not \"hard.\" Cheese will be bubbly.
Run a knife around the edge of the pan, slide onto dining plate.
NOTE: To serve a crowd, prepare in an 8x8 or 9x9 or 13x9 pan, laying cheese and eggs according to the number of diners being served. Add 1 T. milk per each eggie. Remember to break yolks.
PRE-PREPARATION: Great dish for serving overnight company. Prepare ahead, pop in the oven on timed-bake, and it will be ready when you get up! Even the MAID isn't THAT organized--but YOU are! :-).