Baked Eggs and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and stir to combine. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add the asparagus and stir to coat. Cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Spread the asparagus mixture in the prepared baking dish. Make 4 wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Asparagus is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and fiber.
• Eggs are a good source of protein and contain all the essential amino acids.
• Garlic is a natural antibiotic and is known to boost the immune system.