Shirred Eggs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
2 eggs
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
paprika

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375.
Generously coat a 6-oz. ramekin with the butter.
Pour the whipping cream into bottom of ramekin.
Crack eggs into the ramekin and gently coax the yolks toward the center, using a spoon if necessary.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then top with minced chives and parmesan cheese. Lightly sprinkle top with paprika.
Bake until set around edges and still a bit jiggly in the center, about 12 minutes. (For firm yolks, bake an additional 3 minutes.)
Let sit 2 to 3 minutes to set and serve immediately.
Note: For easier oven transfer, set ramekins on a large baking pan.