Eggy Ham and Cheese Bakes

"These simple little ramekins make for an easy brunch. You can add almost anything you like - bacon, mushrooms, diced artichoke hearts. Just make sure the additions are fully cooked, and you don't overflow the cups. You could add a few drops of hot sauce if you like, or a spoonful of salsa. You could add a pinch of nutmeg, or a pinch of ground mustard. These are easy and real refrigerator velcro, infinitely adaptable"
 
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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Spray four 8-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and saute until soft but not colored, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Divide evenly between prepared ramekins.
  • Divide ham equally between ramekins. Add about 1/2 tbsp of chives to each ramekin, reserving the remaining tablespoon for garnish. Divide basil evenly between ramekins. Add 1 tbsp grated cheddar to each ramekin. Season each dish with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, beat 1 tbsp half-and-half with one egg. Pour into one ramekin and stir well to combine. Repeat until all four ramekins are prepared. Top each dish with 1 tsp grated parmesan. (Ramekins can be refrigerated at this point for up to two hours.).
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (25-30 if refrigerated) until tops are golden and slightly puffed. Divide remaining chives between the ramekins, and serve warm with toast or biscuits. Leftovers can be kept refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.

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I'm a 48 y/o gay Jewish man in the suburbs immediately north of New York City. I'm a general internist, practicing and teaching at a medical college north of NYC. I also earned a Masters in Public Health degree in 2013. After a Walt Disney World trip in Dec 2006 where I had to rent an electric scooter because I couldn't manage the walking, I decided to have gastric bypass surgery, which was done Feb 28, 2007. I lost 160 lbs (though I've gained back about 60 of that since). I can't eat as much as I used to, so I want every bite to be extra good!
 
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