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Blissful Baked Eggs with Smoked Cheddar, Kale, and Harissa Cherry Tomatoes

A fun way to have your morning (or evening) egg.  Veggies and cheese make the perfect bed to crack an egg on, which is then baked until the whites are set and the yolk is beautifully runny.

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes halved, enough to make 1/2 cup (you can also use 1 roma tomato, seeded and chopped)
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp Entube Harissa paste depending on your heat tolerance
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp za'atar or dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup lacinato or black kale centre rib removed, and then chopped
  • 1/4 tsp ras-el-hanout optional
  • 1 tsp creme fraiche or whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup smoked cheddar cheese shredded, or a combo of cheddar and mozzarella
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Prepare oven: Place the rack about 6 inches below the broiler. Heat broiler.

    Grease a 4 ounce ramekin with a bit of the olive oil, or use veggie spray. Place on a baking sheet.

  2. Heat rest of the olive oil a small sauté pan over medium heat.

    Add the tomatoes, Harissa paste, garlic, za'atar and salt. Stir until softened, about 3 minutes

    Add the kale and sauté another 1 minute or so until wilted.

  3. Add the creme fraiche and ras-el-hanout (if using). Stir to combine and remove from heat.

    Place the mixture into the greased ramekin.

  4. Add the shredded cheese, and then top this by cracking an egg gently over the cheese. Sprinkle with cracked pepper.
  5. Place baking sheet into the oven and broil for about 3-5 minutes, until white is set but yolk is still runny. Watch it carefully. You don't want the yolk to overcook. It really depends on your broiler, so start checking after 3 minutes, but don't be worried if you need to go longer)

  6. Remove and let set for 3 minutes, the egg will continue to cook in the residual heat.

    Garnish with za'atar, thyme or even black sesame seeds, and serve with toast soldiers!

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for one, because sometimes you just want to treat yourself!
It is easily doubled or quadrupled!
Switch up your cheese if you want: gouda, emmenthal, gruyere are all fabulous. Switch up your greens to chard or spinach if you want as well.
This can be breakfast, dinner, lunch or dinner!!