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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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
16 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Bring a kettle of water to a boil.
  2. Divide butter into each cocotte (or ramekin) and evenly grease.
  3. Crack 2 eggs into each vessel and top with shredded cheese.
  4.  Spoon 1 tablespoon cream over each egg.
  5. Cover each cocotte with a lid, or cover each ramekin with foil.
  6. Place vessels into a small baking dish and set onto the middle rack in the oven.
  7. Pour boiling water from the kettle into baking dish until halfway up the vessels.
  8. Bake eggs en cocotte for 13 to 15 minutes for runny eggs (or 16 to 24 minutes for jammy to hard boiled eggs).
  9. Remove baking dish from oven and gently remove vessels from baking dish.
  10. 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?
  • **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:
  • 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
  • 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 Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 390mg (130%) Sodium 1976mg (82%) Potassium 166mg (5%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1318IU (26%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 390mg 130%
Sodium 1976mg 82%
Potassium 166mg 4%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1318IU 26%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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