Baked Eggs (Eggs En Cocotte)

Our Baked Eggs recipe (also called Eggs en Cocotte) is quickly becoming one of our favorite quick and easy breakfasts! The nature of the dish makes it seem fancy, but it’s not at all! Plus, it’s super delicious and can be made on even the busiest of mornings! Serve it with toast sticks for dipping for the best experience! How to Make Baked Eggs Ingredients Process How Long to Cook Baked Eggs? **Something to keep... Read More The post Baked Eggs (Eggs En Cocotte) appeared first on Spoon Fork Bacon.

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Baked Eggs (Eggs En Cocotte)
Baked eggs in cocotte with toast on the side.

Our Baked Eggs recipe (also called Eggs en Cocotte) is quickly becoming one of our favorite quick and easy breakfasts! The nature of the dish makes it seem fancy, but it’s not at all! Plus, it’s super delicious and can be made on even the busiest of mornings! Serve it with toast sticks for dipping for the best experience!

How to Make Baked Eggs

Ingredients

Ingredients to make baked eggs.

Process

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Divide butter into each cocotte (or ramekin) and evenly grease.
  2. Crack 2 eggs into each vessel.
Cocottes with melted butter rubbed around them.
Raw eggs in cocotte ready to be baked.
  1. Top with shredded cheese.
  2.  Spoon 1 tablespoon cream over each egg.
Eggs in cocotte with cheese and cream poured in.
Eggs in cocotte in a baking dish surrounded by water.
  1. Cover each cocotte with a lid, or cover each ramekin with foil.
  2. Place vessels into a small baking dish and set onto the middle rack in the oven. Pour boiling water from the kettle into baking dish until halfway up the vessels.
Eggs in cocotte with the tops on to make baked eggs.
Baked eggs in cocotte fresh out of the oven.
  1. Bake eggs en cocotte for 13 to 16 minutes for runny eggs (or 18 to 24 minutes for jammy to hard boiled eggs). Remove baking dish from oven and gently remove vessels from baking dish. Uncover, sprinkle with chives and thyme, if using. Season with salt flakes and cracked black pepper and serve with crusty bread or crostini.
Baked eggs in cocotte with fresh herbs.

How Long to Cook Baked Eggs?

  • 13 to 15 minutes will result in a runny yolk
  • 16-19 minutes will give you jammy to medium yolks
  • 20-24 minutes for hard-cooked yolks

**Something to keep in mind – the thicker your baking vessel the longer your baking times will be**

Baked eggs with toast.

Toppings for Baked Eggs

There are so many delicious toppings you can add to bulk up this dish. It’s not necessary, but a delicious way to mix things up! Some of our favorite toppings are:

  • sautéed mushrooms (we like cremini or shiitake for this recipe) and spinach
  • crumbled bacon
  • crumbled goat cheese or feta
  • fresh chopped tomatoes or thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes and chopped basil
  • diced and sautéed zucchini and corn
Baked eggs with toast dipped in.

What to Serve with Baked Eggs

Baked eggs with toast dipped in.

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Baked Eggs (Eggs En Cocotte)

Baked Eggs (or Eggs En Cocotte) is a delicious and simple breakfast that's perfect for any day of the week. It's a protein filled dish that's very satisfying and can be made in under 30 minutes! We love serving this dish with a side of toast sticks for dipping!
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine French
Prep Time 5 minutes
16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 338kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ounces finely shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons thinly sliced chives
  • 2 teaspoons minced thyme optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Bring a kettle of water to a boil.
  • Divide butter into each cocotte (or ramekin) and evenly grease.
  • Crack 2 eggs into each vessel and top with shredded cheese.
  •  Spoon 1 tablespoon cream over each egg.
  • Cover each cocotte with a lid, or cover each ramekin with foil.
  • Place vessels into a small baking dish and set onto the middle rack in the oven.
  • Pour boiling water from the kettle into baking dish until halfway up the vessels.
  • Bake eggs en cocotte for 13 to 15 minutes for runny eggs (or 16 to 24 minutes for jammy to hard boiled eggs).
  • Remove baking dish from oven and gently remove vessels from baking dish.
  • Uncover, sprinkle with chives and thyme, if using. Season with salt flakes and cracked black pepper and serve with crusty bread or crostini.

Notes

How Long to Cook Baked Eggs?
  • 13 to 15 minutes will result in a runny yolk
  • 16-19 minutes will give you jammy to medium yolks
  • 20-24 minutes will give you hard-cooked yolks
**Something to keep in mind – the thicker your baking vessel the longer your baking times will be**
Toppings for Baked Eggs
There are so many delicious toppings you can add to bulk up this dish. It’s not necessary, but a delicious way to mix things up! Some of our favorite toppings are:
  • sautéed mushrooms (we like cremini or shiitake for this recipe) and spinach
  • crumbled bacon
  • crumbled goat cheese or feta
  • fresh chopped tomatoes or thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes and chopped basil
  • diced and sautéed zucchini and corn

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 390mg | Sodium: 1976mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1318IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg

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