Egg in a Mist

Ingredients

  • a little butter
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 4 oz finely-grated cheese
Egg in a Mist

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Procedure

  1. Grease a shallow baking dish with butter. Add the egg yolks.
  2. Mix in the salt, pepper, milk, and a little of the grated cheese.
  3. Whip the egg whites to a stiff froth, and lightly fold in the remaining cheese.
  4. Pile the egg white mixture on top of the egg yolks.
  5. Bake the whole dish in a moderate oven.