Low Carb / Keto Oeufs en Cocotte. 2 net Carbs as pictured

Eggs baked in a ramekin with cream and herbs. Pictured here topped with cherry tomatoes roasted at the same time the eggs were baking. This recipe works well anytime , breakfast , lunch or a light dinner . Serve with crispy bacon for dipping

Low Carb / Keto Oeufs en Cocotte.

Ingredients:

2- Medium to small eggs.

1- Tablespoon heavy cream

1-teaspoon of butter

Chopped chives, parsley, basil or herbs of your choice

Sea salt

Cayenne pepper

3 inch ramekin of each serving and roasting pan or deep dish pie pan for the Bain Marie

Preparation.

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees and put a kettle of water on to boil

Rub inside all over with butter

Pour 1 tablespoon of cream in to each ramekin.

Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper

Break two eggs into each ramekin

Sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper and add a dot of butter or two.

Place roasting pan on a rack in the middle of the oven, and pour in hot water to a depth of ¾ inch.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or till the whites are set and the yokes are to your liking

Carefully remove each ramekin to a serving dish, garnish with a pinch of sea salt, fresh herbs, sautéed mushrooms, or roasted tomatoes and a slice of crispy bacon

Nutrition Facts Servings 1.0 Amount Per Serving calories 224 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17 g 26 % Saturated Fat 7 g 33 % Monounsaturated Fat 5 g Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 392 mg 131 % Sodium 300 mg 12 % Potassium 259 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 2 % Sugars 2 g Protein 16 g 31 % Vitamin A 50 % Vitamin C 12 % Calcium 7 % Iron 12 % * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.