Eggs alla Piacentina

Ingredients

• 4 Egg whites (From large eggs)
• 4 Egg yolks (From large eggs)
• 1 tablespoon Butter (Melted)
• 1 pinch Salt (To taste)
• 1 pinch Black pepper (Freshly ground, to taste)
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese (Thinly sliced)
• 2 ounces Gruyere cheese (Thinly sliced)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a small baking dish (about 6-inch diameter).
2. 2Place a layer or two of very thin slices of Parmesan and Gruyere cheese in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. 3Put the baking dish into the preheated oven for a few moments (about 3 minutes) until the cheese is thoroughly heated.
4. 4In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. 5Gently fold in the egg yolks, melted butter, salt, and pepper into the beaten egg whites until just combined.
6. 6Pour the egg mixture over the heated cheese in the baking dish.
7. 7Put the baking dish back in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the eggs are puffed and a golden brown.
8. 8Serve immediately while hot.