Rich Butter Cream-Poached Eggs

Rich and savory butter and cream-poached eggs, topped with a little shredded cheese, red pepper flakes, and scallions. So rich and filling (and very low-carb). No need for English muffins!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 9 mins
• Total Time: 19 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
• 1 dash red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan until barely simmering.

Step 2

Crack each egg into a small bowl.

Step 3

Slide one egg at a time into the heated cream mixture. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes on top. Cover and cook over low heat until white begins to set, about 2 minutes. Uncover and add shredded Cheddar cheese. Recover and cook until yolk is desired doneness, about 2 minutes more.

Step 4

Serve eggs and cream topped with scallions.