Friday, July 3, 2009

Baked Eggs with Ham and Cheese

I have just returned from a two-week holiday in Malaysia. We had a short break at an island resort and visited my family. It was a good break for all of us.

We arrived in Sydney early this morning after an overnight flight from Kuala Lumpur. Bone-chilling weather and gusty wind greeted us at the airport. When we reached home, I decided to make this simple hot breakfast before heading to bed for a quick nap to catch some much needed sleep.

Baked Eggs with Ham and Cheese Recipe
Serves 4

Ingredients

50 g shaved ham, chopped coarsely
4 eggs
1/3 cup (40 g) coarsely grated cheddar cheese

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180C (350F).
  2. Grease four 1/2-cup (125 ml) ovenproof dishes.
  3. Divide ham among dishes.
  4. One at a time, break eggs into small bowl, carefully sliding egg from bowl over ham into each dish.
  5. Sprinkle equal amounts of cheese.
  6. Place dishes on oven tray; bake, uncovered, in oven about 10 minutes or until yolk is just set.
  7. Serve with toasts.

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9 comments:

Trisha said...

It's so simple but you make it look so classy! Aghhh jealous!
Btw, welcome back!

Betty said...

Welcome back! This looks simply perfect!

maybelles mom said...

I love baked eggs; often bake them with ratatouille.

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella said...

Welcome back Ellie! Isn't it hard coming from such warm, balmy temperatures to the cold wintry climate? I'm sure these eggs helped in that respect!

The Little Teochew said...

Looks so good I want to have it for supper now! Gorgeous pics :)

Stephcookie said...

Wow I'm impressed you could be othered to take food photos before sleep! The baked eggs look yummy, just the kind of thing I would fancy having if I was welcomed back to Sydney with this cold weather!

Nurit "1 family. friendly. food." said...

I love these kinds of dishes, especially for a weekend brunch. Great pics.

Dagmar said...

I love this dish. I make it very often, last time-TODAY ;-)
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Ellie said...

@ Trisha: Thanks!

@ Betty: Thanks!

@ Maybelles mom: I love baked egg with ratatouille. I was thinking of making it this weekend ;)

@ Lorraine: Thanks, love. It's hard especially when one downs with cold :(

@ The Little Teochew: Thanks!

@ Stephcookie: I have an additional 2 mouths to fit. Kept them full so they won't disturb my beauty sleep.

@ Nurit "1 family. friendly. food.": Thanks!

@ Dagmar: Thanks! It's great!