Eggs En Cocotte With A Basque Piperade
Serves: 2
Darlene Legros
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
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Spice
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Sweetness
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Prep time (avg)
4.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cups
Water2 tbsps
Butter (softened)8
Eggs1
Salt1 cup
Cream1 cup
Freshly Grated Parmesan2 tbsps
Olive Oil1 small
Onion (finely diced)1 clove
Garlic (minced)1 tbsp
Basil Leaves (chopped fresh)Directions:
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Special equipment: 4 (1-cup) capacity ramekins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
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In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil
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Smear the bottom of each ramekin with the butter
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For each serving, crack 2 eggs into a small bowl or dish, being careful not to break the yolks, then slide into a prepared ramekin
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Season with the salt and pepper, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the cream, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan
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Set the ramekins into a medium-sized glass or ceramic baking pan, allowing at least 1 inch of space between dishes
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Transfer to the bottom rack of the oven and pour the boiling water into the baking dish, being careful not to splash any hot water into the ramekins
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Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil and bake 8 to 12 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still soft and a bit runny
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Prepare the piperade while the eggs are baking
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the prosciutto in the olive oil until beginning to crisp, then add the onion
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Saute until lightly golden, then add the red and green pepper and cook until the strips just begin to soften
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Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, then add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes, if using
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Allow the mixture to stew over medium-low heat until liquid has evaporated and the tomatoes are heated through
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Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper
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Off the heat, add the basil
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Divide between the ramekins (you will have extra) and serve on a small plate, piping hot
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This recipe was provided by a finalist, who may or may not be a professional cook, for The Next Food Network Star
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