Company Eggs

A luxurious breakfast dish featuring eggs nestled in a bed of creamy Swiss chard, topped with sharp white cheddar cheese. Perfect for serving company or a special weekend brunch.

6 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 bunches Swiss chard
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 ounces sharp white cheddar
  • ½ cup grated cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Add chard to skillet by the handful, tossing to wilt between additions. Cook, tossing often, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add cream and simmer until thickened and almost evaporated, 8-10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

    20 min

  3. 3.

    Spread chard mixture evenly in a 13x9x2" baking dish. Using the back of a spoon, make 12 small, evenly spaced divots in the chard mixture. Crack 1 egg into each divot. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Bake, rotating dish once, until egg whites are almost set and yolks are still runny, 15-18 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

    20 min

  5. 5.

    DO AHEAD: The chard and cream mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat before transferring to baking dish.