Velvety Delight
Creamy Baked Eggs with White Sauce
Equipment
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- Bread crumbs
- Butter for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the eggs for 15 minutes in simmering water.
- Then, transfer them to cold water for easy peeling.
- Once cooled, remove the shells and set the eggs aside to cool further.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- Season the white sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- Chop the egg whites and set them aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the egg yolks with heavy cream.
- Add the creamed egg yolks to the white sauce and stir until combined.
- Stir in the chopped egg whites and chopped parsley.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs and bits of butter over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the top is delicately browned.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine advice:
Pair these creamy baked eggs with a light-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. The wine’s acidity will complement the richness of the cream sauce and enhance the flavors of the dish.Nutritional Information
Calories: 260 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 17 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g