Italian Baked Eggs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Breakfast
Italian Baked Eggs
Description
This dish layers marinara sauce as a flavorful base inside individual ramekins, topped with whole eggs and a mix of fat-free milk, shredded Gruyere cheese, and freshly grated Parmesan. The mixture bakes at a high temperature until eggs cook through while cheeses melt and meld into a creamy custard-like consistency. Fresh basil added after baking brightens the dish with herbal freshness.
The recipe is straightforward, allowing the marinara's acidity to balance the rich cheeses and egg yolks, while the textures contrast between the tender whites and creamy yolks set in sauce. It takes approximately 10 minutes in the oven, making it an accessible baked egg option with Italian-inspired flavors.
Serving these immediately ensures the eggs are warm and the cheeses soft. They can be accompanied by toasted bread or a light salad to complete a simple meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 egg large
- ¼ cup fat free milk or lowfat milk
- ¼ cup gruyere cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ¼ cup basil chiffonade, leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil two 10-ounce ramekins or coat with nonstick spray.
- Divide marinara sauce evenly into the ramekins. Top with eggs, milk, gruyere and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place into oven and bake until egg whites are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with basil leaves, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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