Broccoli Egg Cups

• bunch broccoli, cut into florets↗1

  I roughly chopped mine instead

• eggs↗10
• half-and-half cream↗2 cups
• swiss cheese↗1⁄4 cup

  shredded

• fresh parsley↗1 tablespoon

  minced

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh basil↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  minced (I used dried basil)

• cayenne pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Grease six 8-oz. ramekins; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and boil for 3 minutes. (I used the microwave -- Place broccoli in a microwave safe dish and add about a 1/2 cup water and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes). Drain and immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk 4 eggs, cream, cheese, parsley, salt, basil and cayenne; pour into prepared dishes. Break an additional egg into each dish; place broccoli around each egg.

4. 4

   Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until set.