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French Baked Eggs

Savor the Comfort of French Baked Eggs with Goat Cheese

Delight in the creamy taste of French Baked Eggs, or oeufs cocotte, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Crème Fraîche can substitute with heavy cream or full-fat yogurt.
  • 4 large Eggs fresh eggs are essential.
For the Topping
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese can substitute with feta or ricotta.
  • 2 tablespoons Chives
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ramekins
  • Baking Dish
  • Kettle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and boil water for a bain marie.
  2. Grease four ramekins with butter.
  3. Fill each ramekin with crème fraîche, heavy cream, or yogurt to about one-third full.
  4. Crack one egg into each ramekin without breaking the yolk.
  5. Top with crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle with chives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  6. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour boiling water halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake for 14-16 minutes until the whites are set and yolks jiggle slightly.
  8. Serve hot with toasted bread for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal texture, serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days, and freeze assembled for up to 1 month.

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