Katrina's Shirred Eggs

Katrina's Shirred Eggs

4 eggs
4 to 8 slices of bacon
fresh thyme
salt and pepper
8 Tablespoons whole cream
4 Tablespoons fromage blanc or creame fraische...
1/2 cup cheddar cheese,
1/4 cup parmegiano

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Prepare ramikens ~ I usually just wipe them with a bit of oil or butter.....cut the bacon into pieces and cook until nearly crisp. Grate your cheese. Place a bit of bacon into the bottom of each ramiken, add a bit of your cheese...I try to make a tiny hole in the center do the egg doesn't move to the side during cooking. I don't want my eggs to overcook at all. Then I add my thyme, fromage blanc and salt & pepper, then a little more cheese ...gently pour cream over the top and be sure to get a bit on top of your yolks...then a bit more cheese ~ the parmesan this time.....a bit more time for color and bake on a baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes....longer if you like your eggs hard and rubbery....:) Personally overcooking just makes these like bouncy balls .....serve hot and with fresh bread or toast. Bon Appetit! xo