parmesan shirred eggs

last updated on October 30, 2026

These parmesan shirred eggs are so simple to make but are such a delicious egg dish. Shirred eggs are made by adding heavy cream and eggs to a ramekin, then baking until the egg whites are set. Plus I add lots of parmesan and top with chives for extra yummy flavor! This recipe is part of my “perfect brunch” and is an important savory element.

ingredients needed for parmesan shirred eggs

• 1 tsp olive oil or butter
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp parmesan, grated
• salt and pepper
• 2 tsp chives, chopped
• bread, for serving

how to make parmesan shirred eggs

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. Throughly oil or butter two small (around 8 oz) ramekins.
3. Crack two eggs into each ramekin.
4. Pour 2 tbsp of heavy cream into each ramekin.
5. Top each with 1 tbsp of parmesan, salt, and pepper.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the egg whites are set.
7. Remove from the oven, top with chives, and eat with bread. Enjoy!

other recipes for the perfect brunch

• passionfruit mocktail
• bruleed grapefruit
• coconut french toast
• savory dutch baby

parmesan shirred eggs

[category] Breakfast

[published] March 13, 2023

[PREP] 5 minutes mins

[COOK] 10 minutes mins

[TOTAL] 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil or butter
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp parmesan, grated
• salt and pepper
• 2 tsp chives chopped
• bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2. Throughly oil or butter two small (around 8 oz) ramekins.
3. Crack two eggs into each ramekin.
4. Pour 2 tbsp of heavy cream into each ramekin.
5. Top each with 1 tbsp of parmesan, salt, and pepper.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the egg whites are set.
7. Remove from the oven, top with chives, and eat with bread. Enjoy!