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Savory Baked Eggs Recipe

A flavorful mixture of green pepper and onion makes a savory bed for these baked eggs shared by Judy Robertson from Russell Springs, Kentucky. A simple bread crumb topping provides extra appeal.

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Savory Baked Eggs Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
5 tablespoons butter, divided
6 eggs
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Break eggs over the onion mixture. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over eggs. Place dish in a large baking pan; pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until the eggs are firm. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 245 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 238 mg cholesterol, 414 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Savory Baked Eggs in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p12