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Eggs in Ramekins: A Delicious Twist on Irish Breakfast

When it comes to creative breakfast dishes, eggs baked in ramekins are a game-changer. They offer a versatile canvas for a wide range of ingredients, and today, we’re giving them an Irish spin.

The Perfect Pairing: Cheddar and Irish-Style Bangers

To create this mouthwatering dish, we’re combining assertive cheddar cheese with delicately flavored Irish-style bangers. The result is a flavor profile that’s both rich and refined.

Sourcing the Right Ingredients

If you’re having trouble finding Irish-style bangers, don’t worry! You can easily order them from your local butcher or substitute with British-style bangers. Alternatively, feel free to use any sausage of your choice.

A Recipe Fit for St. Patrick’s Day

This recipe was originally featured as part of our Irish Breakfast spread for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s an easy and impressive dish that’s sure to delight your guests.

Yield and Difficulty

Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 50 minutes

Gather Your Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for coating the ramekins
• 1/2 pound Irish-style banger sausages
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 large eggs, at room temperature
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup loosely packed, shredded Irish cheddar cheese (about 1 ounce)

Let’s Get Cooking!

1. Preheat and Prep
   Heat your oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat 4 (6-ounce) ramekins with butter and place them on a baking sheet; set aside.

2. Cook the Bangers
   In a medium frying pan, melt the measured butter over medium-low heat until foaming. Add the bangers and water, covering with a tight-fitting lid. Cook, turning the sausages occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the bangers are browned on both sides and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

3. Chop and Distribute
   Transfer the sausages to a cutting board, let cool slightly, and chop into medium dice. Evenly distribute the banger pieces among the ramekins.

4. Add Eggs and Cheese
   Break 2 eggs into each ramekin (being careful not to break the yolks), season with salt and pepper, and top each with a quarter of the cheese.

5. Bake to Perfection
   Bake until the eggs are set, or to your desired doneness (18 to 22 minutes for runny yolks). Remove from the oven and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Irish-inspired breakfast!