Shirred Eggs

4 breakfast sausages ( I used diced ham )

1 Tbls. butter

4 Tbls. light cream

4 large eggs

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 dashes paprika

chopped fresh chives

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Brown the sausages in a skillet and set them aside to drain on a paper towel. Butter 2 shirred-egg dishes generously, add 2 tablespoons of cream to each, and slip in the eggs, 2 to a dish, being careful not to break the yolks. Arrange the sausages in each dish and sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and chives. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the eggs are done to the desired firmness. Serves 2.