Breakfast for 6

Shirred Eggs with Leeks

Name: Shirred Eggs with Leeks
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp salted butter (optional); 1 large red bell pepper; 1 leek; 1 bunch green onions; 6 large eggs; 12 tbsp heavy cream; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese; chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and/or chives (optional); crusty bread (optional)

Leeks, peppers, and green onions cook beneath eggs, cream, and Parmesan baked in individual dishes until firm.

Typical price

$5.04for 4 servings

$1.26 per serving$5.04 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Low-carb Budget Breakfasts Lunches

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.17Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.54Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	1	$1.19Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	6	$1.80Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	6.25 oz	$1.37Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	2 oz	$1.10Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.56

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp salted butter (optional)
1 large red bell pepper
1 leek
1 bunch green onions
6 large eggs
12 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and/or chives (optional)
crusty bread (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and chop the bell pepper, leek, and green onions for 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the pepper, leek, and green onions for 8 minutes.
Oil six small baking dishes, divide the vegetables among them, and add one egg and 2 tablespoons cream to each dish.
Sprinkle the eggs with salt, pepper, and Parmesan, then prepare the dishes for 5 minutes.
Bake the dishes at 375 F for 12 minutes, until the eggs are firm.

Swaps

Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

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