Perfect Eggs Cocotte: Creamy Baked Eggs, Simple & Savory
Experience the elegance of Eggs Cocotte, a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner, these creamy baked eggs are a comforting indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- Large eggs
- Heavy cream or double cream
- Finely grated Gruyère cheese
- Beef bacon or beef ham
- Fresh chives
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh tarragon
- Butter
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish or roasting pan large enough to hold your ramekins without them touching each other. Place the empty ramekins inside this larger dish and bring a kettle of water to a boil.
- Lightly butter the inside of each ramekin to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Crumble a small amount of finely diced beef bacon into the bottom of each buttered ramekin, followed by a sprinkle of grated cheese. If using other cooked ingredients like sautéed mushrooms or wilted spinach, add a small layer now.
- Crack one large egg directly into each ramekin, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Pour about 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream around the egg yolk, then season with a tiny pinch of salt and a grind of fresh black pepper.
- Carefully transfer the baking dish with the filled ramekins to the preheated oven. Pour the hot water from your kettle into the larger baking dish, ensuring it comes up about halfway to two-thirds of the way up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on your preferred yolk consistency. The eggs are ready when the whites are set and opaque, but the yolks still jiggle slightly.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully lift the ramekins out of the hot water bath. Garnish with fresh herbs right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses, vegetables, and proteins to customize your Eggs Cocotte. Serve with crusty bread or toast for dipping into the creamy yolk.