Broccoli Egg Cups
Serving brunch? This delicious egg bake is filled with crunchy bites of broccoli and served in ramekins. I promise your company will love it! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
6 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
- 10 eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- Grease six 8-oz. ramekins; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli;
- cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place broccoli
- in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk 4 eggs, cream, cheese, parsley, salt, basil
- and cayenne; pour into prepared dishes. Break an egg into each dish;
- arrange broccoli around each egg.
- Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until set. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 256 calories, 18 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 397 mg cholesterol, 378 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.