Ingredient List for the Baked Eggs with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Yield: About 4 servings
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 pound (200g) arugula
- 3 1/2 oz (100g) blue cheese
- 2 shallots
- A knob (10g) of butter
- 1/2 cup (15cl) of liquid cream
- 2 handfuls of walnuts
- Salt and pepper
Directions
1. Sauté the chopped shallots in butter for 2 minutes over high heat , then add arugula and crumbled blue cheese. Lower the heat and add cream, salt , fresh cracked black pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
2. Pour the arugula and blue cheese mixture into ramekins, then break an egg over.
3. Place the ramekins into a rimmed baking dish then pour boiling water halfway up. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the whites are completely set and the yolks are beginning to thicken but still not hard. Keep in mind that the eggs will continue to cook even after being removed from the oven.
4. Remove ramekins from the oven, top eggs with crushed walnuts and serve immediately. Have a great brunch!
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