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Herbed Baked Eggs

By Lorraine

Easy recipe for herbed baked eggs also called shirred egg are made in individual ramekins. Baked to perfection in the oven with butter, herbs, heavy cream & Parmesan cheese.
It couldn’t be easier to make a dish of classic French-inspired herbed baked eggs.  It is quick to prepare and looks extra special to serve.
 

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This elegant breakfast is lovely to make for a relaxed Saturday morning with your sweetheart. The eggs are slipped into individual dishes or ramekins for baking and make for a very pretty presentation.
 
Baked egg are a lot easier to prepare than other egg dishes. No need to master the flipping technique for an intact omelet, a fried egg over-easy or a perfectly cooked poached egg.
 
 
Since everyone seems to have a strong opinion of the proper done-ness of their eggs, it is easy to pull the pan out of the oven at just the right time. My husband won’t eat his eggs until they are, in my opinion, overcooked and dry. He describes what he considers under-cooked eggs in a most unpleasant way 😉
 
 “Done,” for me, is when the whites are mostly set and the yolks are still runny because I want to be able to dip my toast into the delicious yolks. 
 
Remember that the eggs continue to cook after they are removed from the oven so get them out of the oven just a moment before they are eggs-actly as you like them. 

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

 A combination of fresh herbs gives lots of flavor. In this dish, fresh herbs are really so much better than dried. I was still able to gather a few fresh herbs from my garden, even in early November, but now fresh herbs are always available in the grocery store.

A generous amount of grated Parmesan is my preference. The dish just tastes better with more so I use more than the recipe suggests.

How to make baked eggs

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, and Parmesan and set aside.

 

 

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

Carefully crack 2 eggs into each of 2 small bowls or teacups without breaking the yolks. (you won’t be baking the eggs in these cups but it is very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking.)

 

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

Place 2 individual ramekins dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of cream and 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each dish.

 

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

Place the pan with the ramekins under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

 

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

Quickly, but carefully, pour 2 eggs into each gratin dish.

 

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

Sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

 

Easy recipe for making baked eggs with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese in the oven.

Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. (Rotate the baking sheet once if they aren’t cooking evenly.) The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven so take care not to overcook. Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.
 
 
 

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French Inspired

Herbed Baked Eggs

adapted from: Ina Garten also see Julia Child Recipe, Real Simple

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2 Servings

Broil until eggs are cooked as you like them, remembering they will continue to cook a bit after removing from oven.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil (about 3 large leaves)
  • 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
  • 4 extra-large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Toasted French bread or brioche, for serving

 

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.

Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and Parmesan and set aside.

Carefully crack 2 eggs into each of 2 small bowls or teacups (you won’t be baking them in these) without breaking the yolks. (It’s very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking.)

Place 2 individual ramekins/gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of cream and 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Quickly, but carefully, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. (Rotate the baking sheet once if they aren’t cooking evenly.) The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven.

Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.

 

Serve the eggs right away with toast, orange juice and coffee or tea for a lovely breakfast. 

 

Some additional breakfast or brunch suggestions you might also like…

Quiche LorraineClassic Quiche Lorraine is a favorite for breakfast or brunch. Creamy Swiss cheese filling with bacon in a flaky crust is easy and delicious. Instead of cream, this version uses evaporated milk for a creamy filling.

 
 
Crab Quiche
 
 
 
Homemade Granola 
Perk up breakfast time with an amazingly tasty and nutritious granola. Delicious, less expensive than many store bought versions and so easy to make at home. Great for snacking, with yogurt, ice cream and packaged for lovely gift-giving treats.
 
 
 
A Full English BreakfastA full English breakfast, inspired by a trip to London, includes sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, beans, mushrooms and tomatoes.
 
 
 
Baked DonutsHomemade chocolate frosted, cinnamon sugar or a perfectly plain donuts are a breakfast treat. Skip the frying with this easy baked version.

 

 
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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Recipes Tagged With: eggs. breakfast

Comments

  1. kitty says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I eat eggs every morning, Lorraine, and your eggs are so appealing to me all sprinkled with fresh herbs!

    Reply
  2. lindsey says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:34 am

    This recipe looks wonderful. I really should use eggs more often!

    Reply
  3. janice15 says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:26 am

    Thank you for this recipe, going to give it a try.. looks wonderful with love Janice

    Reply
  4. Winnie says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    WOwwww – it looks DELICIOUS !!!
    I love eggs (although for supper as I don't eat breakfast) and I'd love to try this recipe
    Pinning

    Reply
  5. Lorrie says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I do love baked eggs for breakfast or an easy dinner. These look lovely.

    Reply
  6. Catherine says

    November 11, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Such a beautiful breakfast, lunch or dinner. Catherine

    Reply

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