Coddled Eggs

Name: Coddled Eggs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

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

Bring one inch of water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

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

Seal coddlers securely and lower them into the simmering water.
5

Cover the saucepan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until egg whites are set.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Coddled Eggs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Coddled Eggs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Coddled Eggs?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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