Irresistible French Baked Eggs for a Cozy Home Brunch

Discover the elegance of French Baked Eggs, a delightfully easy dish perfect for any brunch.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Total Time 26

Servings: 4 ramekins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Ramekins

2 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
2 tablespoons Crème Fraîche or Heavy Cream or full-fat yogurt

For the Eggs

4 large Large Eggs the freshest for optimal results
100 grams Fresh Goat Cheese or feta or any soft cheese

For Flavoring

2 tablespoons Chives and Parsley or other herbs like oregano or thyme
to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

Oven
Ramekins
Baking Dish
Kettle

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and boil water in a kettle.
Grease four 4-5 ounce ramekins with softened butter or olive oil.
Spoon about two tablespoons of crème fraîche or heavy cream into each ramekin.
Crack one large egg into each ramekin without breaking the yolk.
Sprinkle crumbled fresh goat cheese, salt, and pepper on each egg.
Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the sides.
Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes for runny yolks or 16-18 for softly set yolks.
Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately in the ramekins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 280mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with toasted gluten-free bread cut into batons for dipping. Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

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