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Coddled Eggs

Silky eggs gently cooked in ramekins with heavy cream, butter, and fresh chives for a delicate breakfast.

15 minEasyServes 2170 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianKetoLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring one inch of water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Grease the inside of two egg coddlers or small ramekins with 1 tbsp softened unsalted butter.

  3. 3

    Crack 2 large eggs into each coddler, then top with 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

  4. 4

    Seal coddlers securely and lower them into the simmering water.

  5. 5

    Cover the saucepan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until egg whites are set.

  6. 6

    Remove coddlers carefully from the water, open, and serve warm.

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Questions

What is Coddled Eggs?

Silky eggs gently cooked in ramekins with heavy cream, butter, and fresh chives for a delicate breakfast. This reference files it under American breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for heavy cream in Coddled Eggs?

The entry for Coddled Eggs calls for 2 tbsp heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Coddled Eggs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Coddled Eggs is 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 2 tbsp heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Coddled Eggs low-carb?

A serving of Coddled Eggs carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

How long does Coddled Eggs keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Coddled Eggs within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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