Shirred Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Place the melted butter, bacon fat, or heavy cream in a 4-ounce ovenproof oval ceramic ramekin.
3. 3
   Place the ramekin in the oven for about 30 seconds to warm it.
4. 4
   Crack the eggs into the warm butter, season with salt and pepper, and immediately place the ramekin in the oven.
5. 5
   Bake the eggs for 4 to 8 minutes, depending upon how done you like them.