For a delicious main dish for any time of day, try Alpine Eggs, an old European recipe with eggs baked in a mix of delicious cheeses.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 17 minutesminutes
Total Time 22 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
6ouncessharp white cheddar cheesegrated
6ouncesSwiss cheesegrated
6eggs
Salt and pepperto taste
2tablespoonschivesfinely chopped
6sliceswhole wheat toast(or your choice of bread)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Generously butter an ovenproof baking dish.
Mix the two grated cheeses together and evenly distribute half in the bottom of the baking dish.
Crack the eggs one at a time, evenly spaced, over the cheese. Sprinkle each egg with salt and pepper.
Top with remaining cheese making sure each egg is completely covered.
Bake 14-15 minutes for a runny yolk or 16-17 minutes for a more firm yolk.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with chives.
Serve warm over toast.
Notes
This recipe is best enjoyed fresh and hot from the oven. However, leftovers can be carefully stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for a day. Reheat in a very low oven.