GREAT BREAKFAST RECIPE FOR SPECIAL OCCASION

Here in Canada, we're celebrating Canada Day.  Today we're 143 years young!  Like most countries celebrating milestones, people tend to get the day off work.

So with time to spend in the kitchen this morning I created a recipe in honor of our red and white flag.

It's very low carb and I doubt you'll be hungry for some time afterward!

CHEESY BAKED EGGS with TOMATO

Serves2

3.4 carbs

315 calories






INGREDIENTS:

• 4 large eggs at room temperature
• 4 tbsp freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano (a splurge but what the heck!) or other parmesan
• Boiling water
• Non-stick Spray
• 4 tsp unsalted butter
• 4 tbsp table cream or heavy cream
• freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 finely chopped tomato, divided

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 375F.
2. Fill a rectangular glass baking dish halfway up with water.
3. Spray 4 individual custard cups (ramekins) with non-stick spray.  In each, place 1 tsp of butter.  Break an egg into each one.
4. Add 1 tbsp of cream to each one and top off with the cheese and pepper to taste.
5. Place the custard cups in the hot bath and carefully position on the middle rack of the oven.
6. Bake for 10 -20 minutes depending on how well done you like your eggs.  20 minutes yielded a well done egg.  Next time I'll do 15 minutes.
7. Top each with chopped tomato.

My husband and I started out with a fork, but we got out the teaspoons and mixed the cooked ingredients together for an awesome feast.  Plus a strip of bacon to add a bit of crunch.

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