shirredeggs
nounUK /ˈʃɜːd ɛɡz/
US /ˈʃɝːd ɛɡz/
Shirred eggs are eggs baked in a small dish until the whites are set and the yolks are soft.
For breakfast, she made shirred eggs with a little butter and cheese.
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2. Eggs cooked in a small dish with cream or butter and often topped with cheese or herbs.
The chef served shirred eggs with chives and a side of toast.
3. A dish of eggs baked until the whites are firm but the yolks remain runny.
These shirred eggs are perfect for a quick weekend breakfast.
4. Eggs prepared by cracking them into individual ramekins and baking them in a water bath.
She placed the ramekins of shirred eggs into the oven.