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Rich Butter Cream-Poached Eggs

Name: Rich Butter Cream-Poached Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 19 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 eggs; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 dash red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped scallions

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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!

Recipe by deborah L.

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

9 mins

Total Time:

19 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 poached eggs

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Heat heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan until barely simmering.
Crack each egg into a small bowl.
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.
Serve eggs and cream topped with scallions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347	Calories
34g	Fat
3g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 20g	99%
Cholesterol 287mg	96%
Sodium 238mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 136mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.