Shirred Eggs With Leeks

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°In a small skillet over medium heat melt 2 tbsp of butter

Step 2

Add bell peppers, leeks and green onions

Step 3

Sauté until peppers are tender

Step 4

Remove from heat

Step 5

Set 6 buttered ramekins on a baking sheet and divide bell pepper mixture evenly between the dishes making a small "well" in each one for the egg

Step 6

Carefully crack eggs into the "well"

Step 7

Top each egg with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, salt, pepper and grated parmesan cheese

Step 8

Bake for 10-15 minutes

Step 9

Until whites are barely set and yolks are still runny

Step 10

(Eggs will continue to cook for a couple minutes after removing)

Step 11

Serve warm with crusty bread