This recipe for baked cheesy eggs comes from Clarence House and is one of King Charles favourite breakfast dishes. While his mother, Queen Elizabeth, was a big fan of chocolate, King Charles is a big fan of cheese and eggs. I look forward to more royal dishes with those two ingredients.
Don’t worry if you can’t get hold of a particular type of cheese for this recipe, as King Charles says the dish can be made using various types.
King Charles Favourite Cheesy Baked Eggs
His mother Queen Elizabeth loved chocolate, Charles is a egg and cheese man.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine English
Servings 1 serving
Calories 341 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup wilted spinach
- 1 large cherry tomato or sundried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup strong soft cheese e.g. Tunworth, Golden Cenarth or other strong soft cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. grated hard cheese e.g. Old Winchester
- Fresh basil leaves - torn
Instructions
Butter a small ovenproof dish and line with wilted spinach, making a small well in the centre. Place the cherry tomato (quartered) or the sundried tomato (chopped) on top of the spinach.
Dot the soft cheese around the dish amongst the tomatoes. Add the torn basil leaves and the optional charcuterie. Season with salt and pepper.
Crack the egg into the centre of the spinach.
Pour the double cream over the egg - avoid breaking the yolk. Sprinkle with grated hard cheese.
Place in a hot oven (180C) for 8-10 minutes. Let it stand for a few minutes before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 40gCalories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 276mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 144mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1436IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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FAQs
This week I learnt that His Majesty The King's favourite breakfast was cheesy baked eggs.
What is King Charles' favorite breakfast? ›
This week I learnt that His Majesty The King's favourite breakfast was cheesy baked eggs.
How does King Charles like his eggs? ›
The king actually enjoys a side salad with every meal – and a coddled egg to go with it – he explained, before getting into the logistics. "Normally, a soft-boiled egg takes around five minutes. So imagine this coddled egg… it's going to be very, very soft.
What kind of cheese is good in scrambled eggs? ›
Adding cheese to scrambled eggs isn't the most original suggestion, but it's a standby for a reason. Cheddar is many people's favorite cheese to pair with eggs, but there are so many other cheeses that work just as well, from tangy goat cheese to nutty Gruyere.
How to make an egg? ›
How to cook it: Melt butter in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium low heat. Add the egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until the whites are firm. Flip and cook about 2 more minutes until the yolk is fully cooked, gently pressing the yolk with a spatula to make sure it's broken.
What is King Charles' favorite dessert? ›
While composing his celebratory menu, he has drawn on inside tips from a friend who used to work in the royal household. “He told me King Charles's favourite pudding was a lemon cream.” Baked cheesy eggs are also popular with the King.
What is Prince Charles' favorite meal? ›
He occasionally goes for heartier meals like pheasant pie and risotto, and let's not forget about his love for a dram of Scotch whisky and a martini, but the King is a really big fan of eggs, with one of his favourite meals being cheesy baked eggs and coddled eggs, which he tends to have every morning, alongside some ...
Did Diana make scrambled eggs for Charles? ›
The two speak, wry and honest, gentler with each other now that they're both free and Diana offers to cook Charles an omelet that ends up becoming scrambled eggs.
Does Prince Charles not eat lunch? ›
The news of his cancer diagnosis also put the spotlight on his lifestyle and one of its most noticeable traits is that the monarch does not have lunch. Gordon Rayner, former royal correspondent at The Telegraph, had earlier said that King Charles believes lunch is a “luxury” that interferes with his busy schedule.
What is King Charles favorite thing? ›
Some of Charles' favorite foods include plums, boiled eggs, and lamb with wild mushroom risotto. A former royal chef told Delish that the royal's typical breakfast includes plums from his garden and granola. He also shared that one of Charles' favorite meals is lamb with mushroom risotto.
I think using a brand with higher butterfat, like Kerrygold, and cooking on low heat is really the key to getting a plate of super fluffy scrambled eggs. But if you've got some clarified butter lying around, or have some time to whip up a batch, it'll definitely make for a delicious breakfast.
Should I add milk to scrambled eggs? ›
The milk dilutes the eggs' flavor, making them rubbery, colorless, and similar to what you would find at a school cafeteria. When asked if adding milk to scrambled eggs is a good idea, Robby Melvin, Southern Living Test Kitchen Director, simply and unequivocally said, "Nope."
What is the best thing to add to scrambled eggs? ›
11 things to add to eggs
- A teaspoon of chopped, fresh stronger herbs like oregano, tarragon, or thyme.
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh milder herbs like parsley, chives, chervil, basil, or mint.
- Tabasco, Worcestershire, or other prepared sauce, to taste.
- A quarter cup grated or crumbled cheddar, goat, or other melting cheese.
How many eggs for 2 person scrambled eggs? ›
To make scrambled eggs for two, you'll need 4 to 6 eggs, 4 to 6 tablespoons of milk (figure 1 tablespoon of milk for every egg), and salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh parsley and other herbs add flavor and visual appeal, but they're completely optional.
What are dippy eggs in Pennsylvania? ›
Dippy Eggs
The simple explanation is that it's eggs that you dip your toast in and it will break the yolk. Other states call them either over easy or sunny-side up.
What does Prince William eat for breakfast? ›
William stated that he eats two eggs, toast with butter, apple juice and a cup of tea with milk and sugar to start his day off.
What meal does Prince Charles not eat? ›
Fact number 20 listed: “The Prince does not eat lunch.” Gordon Rayner, former royal correspondent at The Telegraph, once said that the King believes lunch is a “luxury” that interferes with his busy schedule.
What is the coronation food for King Charles? ›
The King and Queen Consort, Camilla, will arrive at the Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace. If you aren't able to attend the procession in person, be sure to tune in online or watch the Coronation on TV. Elsewhere, quiche has been revealed as the Coronation recipe for the Big Lunch.