French Baked Eggs: A Luxurious Breakfast Delight to Savor

French Baked Eggs, or oeufs cocotte, offer creamy elegance with effortless preparation, making them a perfect choice for breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Resting Time 1

Total Time 27

Servings: 4 ramekins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 tablespoon Butter Adds richness and prevents sticking.
4 tablespoons Crème Fraîche Provides a creamy base for the eggs.

For the Eggs

4 large Eggs Ensure they are fresh for best results.

For the Flavor

4 ounces Goat Cheese Substitute with feta or any other favorite cheese.
2 tablespoons Chives Fresh herbs that enhance flavor.
2 tablespoons Parsley Fresh herbs that enhance flavor.
to taste Salt Season to taste.
to taste Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

oven
ramekins
Baking Dish
Kettle

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bring a kettle of water to a boil.
Grease each ramekin with softened butter to prevent sticking.
Spoon a tablespoon of crème fraîche into the bottom of each ramekin.
Carefully crack an egg into each ramekin, avoiding broken yolks.
Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese, chives, and parsley, followed by salt and pepper.
Arrange the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake for 14-16 minutes for runny yolks or 16-18 minutes for jammy yolks.
Remove from the oven, let them rest for about a minute, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 180mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to monitor baking closely, as oven temperatures can vary. Allow resting time to achieve the desired creamy texture.

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