I love me some eggs. I don't quite know why..they are very versatile and taste good in all forms: fried, poached, scrambled...not to mention that you can throw in many a accoutrement and it just enhances the flavour! One morning while watching Emeril..I saw him make '<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Breakfast/recipe?id=6964553">eggs in a cup</a>'. It looked pretty simple so I gave it a test run for an upcoming brunch I was planning..it went down like gangbusters! The cheesiest, creamiest egg dish with a nice salty injection of meatiness..or in my case <a href="http://www.morningstarfarms.com/product_detail.aspx?id=352">veggie bacon</a>.

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First assembly the ingredients. 2 eggs cracked into separate bowls or teacups..2 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, 1 veggie bacon slice, a pinch of parsley and a buttered ramekin.

Lay the veggie bacon, or ham if you so desire on the bottom of the ramekin..let it come up the sides too to create a nice crunchy exterior.

Crack two eggs into two separate small cups and pour simultaneously into one of the ramekins so that the eggs sit side-by-side on top of the ham slice. Season lightly with salt and pepper.


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On a medium heat, bake the eggs in the center of the oven for 8-9 mins, until they become opaque.

Remove from the oven and drizzle each ramekin with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream and then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over the top.

Sprinkle the parsley and chives over the ramekin and then return to the oven.

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Cook until eggs are just set up but yolks are still runny, about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the oven. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.


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I like to pair it with a nice crusty whole wheat bread roll lightly toasted. Yum!!

Eggs in a cup are great for brunch, breakfast especially on those rainy horrible days when you are stuck indoors!

<i>all images by cravenmaven</i>