Eggs baked in cheese and breadcrumbs

6 servings

50 minutes

Eggs baked in cheese and breadcrumbs are a refined dish where simple ingredients transform into a true gastronomic masterpiece. This signature recipe combines the tenderness of boiled eggs, the rich flavor of creamy sauce, and the aroma of fresh mushrooms. A light tang of lemon and hints of nutmeg deepen the taste. The crispy crust from breadcrumbs adds a pleasant texture to the dish. Such a treat is perfect for cozy home evenings or as an original hot appetizer. Baking enhances the aroma of the ingredients, creating harmony in flavor, while serving in the same dish emphasizes its elegance. This is not just a dish — it's a small culinary art that reveals its charm in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 451
• Proteins: 17.8g
• Fats: 34.5g
• Carbohydrates: 17.5g

Ingredients

• Butter: 65 g
• Chicken egg: 9 pc
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Fresh champignons: 250 g
• Sunflower oil: 4 tbsp
• Onion: 2 head
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Milk: 500 ml
• Nutmeg: pinch
• Breadcrumbs: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the eggs hard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 9 pieces

2. Clean the eggs, cut them in half lengthwise, and extract the yolks without damaging the whites. Cut thin slices from the base of the whites so they can stand.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 9 pieces

3. While the eggs are boiling, grease the baking dish with oil and prepare the mushrooms and onion. Place the sliced mushrooms, lemon juice, and 20 grams of butter in a saucepan, cover, and cook on low heat for 6 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a pan and sauté the finely chopped onion until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 65 g
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Fresh champignons: 250 g
   • Sunflower oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Onion: 2 heads

4. Now melt 25 grams of butter and the remaining sunflower oil in a saucepan, mix in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then slowly pour in the milk and, stirring constantly, cook for another 8-10 minutes. Season the sauce with salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 65 g
   • Sunflower oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Milk: 500 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Mix 2 tablespoons of sauce, egg yolks, onion, mushrooms, and freshly grated nutmeg in a bowl. Using a spoon, fill the eggs with this mixture and place them in a greased dish. Pour the remaining sauce over, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and add the remaining pieces of butter. Bake at 200 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately in the same dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nutmeg:  pinch
   • Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons
   • Butter: 65 g