Instructions

1. 1
   Butter a shirred egg dish (a small casserole or custard dish).
2. 2
   Put the dish on a low heat to melt the butter, or just add 2–3 tsp cream.
3. 3
   Break an egg in the dish over the cream and season with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Optionally, sprinkle with shredded cheese and/or bread crumbs.
5. 5
   Bake in the oven at 375°F long enough to set the whites of the eggs. Alternatively, cook by placing the dish directly on low heat.
6. 6
   Serve in the same dish.