Description
Luxurious herbed baked eggs deliver French countryside comfort with minimal kitchen effort. Fragrant herbs, creamy eggs, and crisp toast create a simple yet elegant breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs (extra-large)
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps (15 g) Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (minced, about 3 large leaves)
- ¼ tsp fresh thyme leaves (minced)
- ¼ tsp fresh rosemary leaves (minced)
- ¼ tsp fresh garlic (minced)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper (freshly ground)
- French bread or brioche (toasted)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack 6 inches beneath broiler and heat for 5 minutes to create an optimal cooking environment.
- Herb Mixture: Blend minced garlic, chopped thyme, rosemary, basil, and Parmesan cheese to create a fragrant seasoning blend.
- Ramekin Setup: Arrange ceramic ramekins on a baking sheet, drizzle with heavy cream and butter, then place under broiler for 3 minutes until cream becomes slightly effervescent.
- Egg Placement: Gently slide eggs into heated ramekins, keeping yolks pristine and centered on the cream base.
- Seasoning: Lavishly dust herb mixture over eggs, then accent with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate flavor profiles.
- Broiling Process: Return ramekins to broiler for 5-6 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform cooking and achieve nearly set egg whites with creamy, intact yolks.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow eggs to rest for one minute, allowing residual heat to complete the cooking process.
- Serving: Present immediately alongside crisp toast points, creating an elegant breakfast or brunch experience that showcases the delicate herbed eggs.
Notes
- Rack Positioning: Place oven rack exactly 6 inches from broiler for precise heat distribution and optimal cooking results.
- Egg Separation Technique: Crack eggs into individual bowls to prevent shell fragments and maintain yolk integrity before transferring to ramekins.
- Cream and Butter Preparation: Preheat cream and butter in ramekins to create a silky, flavorful base that enhances egg texture and taste.
- Broiling Timing: Watch eggs closely during final 5-6 minute broiling to achieve perfectly set whites while keeping yolks deliciously runny.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg