Description
Herbed baked eggs combine simple ingredients for a delightful breakfast experience. French-inspired comfort emerges from skillfully layered herbs, cream, and perfectly cooked eggs awaiting eager diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs (extra-large)
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (14 g) freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp (3 large leaves) minced fresh basil
- ¼ tsp minced fresh rosemary leaves
- ¼ tsp minced fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp minced fresh garlic
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted French bread or brioche
Instructions
- Preparation: Position the oven rack 6 inches beneath the broiler and preheat to ensure optimal heat distribution.
- Herb Infusion: Combine finely minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, basil, and grated Parmesan in a mixing bowl to create a fragrant herb blend.
- Ramekin Setup: Generously coat two ramekins with cream and butter, placing them on a sturdy baking sheet and heating under the broiler for 3 minutes until bubbling.
- Egg Placement: Carefully crack eggs into each ramekin, allowing them to settle into the hot cream and butter base.
- Seasoning and Herb Application: Sprinkle the prepared herb mixture over the eggs, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Broiling Technique: Return ramekins to the broiler, rotating once to ensure even cooking, and cook for 5-6 minutes until egg whites are just set but remain tender.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven and let rest briefly, allowing residual heat to complete the cooking process. Serve immediately with crisp, golden toasted bread.
Notes
- Rack Positioning Matters: Place oven rack exactly 6 inches from broiler to ensure consistent, crisp heat distribution for perfect cooking.
- Egg Handling Technique: Crack eggs carefully into separate bowls to maintain yolk integrity and prevent shell fragments.
- Herb Blend Preparation: Mix fresh herbs and Parmesan finely to create a fragrant, even coating that maximizes flavor profile.
- Broiling Precision: Watch eggs closely during final 5-6 minutes to achieve tender whites while keeping yolks soft and luxurious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 600 mg