Name: Perfect Coddled Egg
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter; 4 teaspoons heavy cream, divided; 1 tablespoon finely chopped cooked ham; 1 teaspoon thinly sliced chives; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 large egg; 1 slice country-style bread, toasted, buttered; A coddler

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Just when we thought there were no new ways to cook an egg, along came these adorable little vessels that yield soft-boiled meals in a cup.

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