September 19 - Breakfast - Denver-Style Shirred Eggs

On Saturday mornings, I like to try to make something special. This weekend it was this:

Denver-Style Shirred Eggs
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup diced lean ham (I didn't have ham, so I used bacon)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 large eggs
3/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 325. Spray 4 (6 ounce) ovenproof ramekins or custard cups with nonstick spray.

Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Divide the bell pepper mixture among the ramekins. Carefully break 1 egg into each ramekin.

Place the ramekins on a small baking sheet and bake just until the eggs begin to set, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle each egg with 3 tablespoons of the cheese and the pepper. Bake until the egg whites are opaque and the yolks are set, 4-5 minutes longer.

This was a delicious breakfast! (Of course, the kids didn't want this, neither of them really like the texture of eggs, but Will & I loved it!)

Estimated cost: about $4

Enjoy!

Love,

Sarah