Baked Eggs in Cheese Easy Recipe

Whether you are eating breakfast, brunch, or lunch; baked eggs served in a pot with melted cheese is a delicious option. You can also serve this as a side dish or as a main meal. This simple recipe takes just minutes to make and is even easy enough for cooking novices. It is a budget-friendly recipe that is suitable for vegetarians,, and a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals, including calcium and vitamin K. Here is a simple recipe for easy baked eggs in cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 free-range eggs
• 6 oz crumbly cheese
• 2 oz cheddar
• 8 tbsp milk
• Black pepper
• 2 slices of bread

How to Make Easy Baked Eggs in Cheese

• Preheat oven to full heat.
• Crumble the crumbly cheese (your favourite variety) equally into four individual ramekins.
• Sprinkle two tablespoons of milk over each dish.
• Add black pepper and stir.
• Break one egg into the centre of each dish.
• Grate the cheddar cheese, or any other hard cheese, before sprinkling over the eggs or around the edges of the bowl.
• Put the dishes into the oven for between three and five minutes or until the cheese is melted, the white is set, and the yolk is cooked to your liking.
• Meanwhile, toast two slices of your favourite bread.
• Remove the baked eggs and cheese from the oven and put on a plate.
• Slice the toast, and add to the plate before serving.

Tips for This Recipe

• Try experimenting with different types of cheese that have different textures and flavours.
• A flavoursome alternative to this dish is our recipe for Spanish eggs with chorizo.
• The individual ramekins are ideal for a quick breakfast, a starter, or a snack. If you want a more substantial meal, then split the ingredients into two servings.
• If you are following a gluten-free diet, omit the toast from the recipe.
• Baked eggs in cheese are fantastic as a side dish served with bacon or ham as it is great for dipping.