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Baked Eggs

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4. serving size: 1 egg with 1 serving of green salad.

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1/2 large onion, thickly sliced
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 1/3 cups milk
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2/3 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/3 cup grated white cheddar cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Hard-boil the eggs and remove the shells. Put the eggs back in their water to keep warm.

    Step 2

    Sauté the onion in the butter in a large skillet for 10 to 12 minutes, until just tender.

    Step 3

    Pick up the onion in a slotted spoon and remove to paper towels to drain, reserving the drippings for a later use, if desired.

    Step 4

    Slice the eggs into halves and place, yolks up, in a baking dish.

    Step 5

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 6

    Mix the onion with the milk, 2 tablespoons water, the lemon juice, parsley, curry powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, and cheeses in a large bowl. Pour over the eggs.

    Step 7

    Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

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