SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

 4 large free range eggs

 4 round croutons of bread -about 3 to 4” diameter

 200 gm Strong cheddar cheese

 6 tablsp double cream

 Paprika pepper

 Salt and black pepper

 Parsley to finish

 Deep vegetable oil for frying

METHOD

 Heat the oil to 180° and fry the croutons of bread until golden, keep warm. (You can shallow fry the bread if preferred)

 Break each egg into the fat enough to cover them and keep each egg together by using 2 spoons.

 Turn the eggs carefully until a golden colour, this will take about a minute or two.

 Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm

 Melt the cheese gently with the cream, add a sprinkling of paprika and seasoning.

 Place an egg on each crouton and cover with sauce

 Brown under the grill.

 Finish with a little paprika and place on a sprig of parsley.