Baked French Eggs Recipe
Baked French Eggs are a simple, elegant dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. Eggs are baked individually in muffin tins with a drizzle of heavy cream and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, yielding soft and creamy centers topped with a delicate cheesy crust. This versatile recipe allows for adjustments in cooking time to achieve your perfect egg texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-12 minutes depending on desired egg doneness
- Total Time: 12-17 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (one egg each) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Dairy
- 12 large eggs (or desired amount)
- 8 oz grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (adjust quantity based on number of eggs)
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- Butter-flavored cooking spray for greasing muffin cups
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to fully preheat for even baking.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Lightly spray each cup of a muffin tin with butter-flavored cooking spray to prevent sticking and add subtle buttery flavor.
- Add Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each prepared muffin cup, making sure the yolk remains intact.
- Add Cream and Seasoning: Drizzle each egg with 1 to 2 teaspoons of heavy cream. Then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese over each egg.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven. For soft, runny centers bake for 7-8 minutes. For semi-soft centers, bake 9-10 minutes. For firm yolks, bake 11-12 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream per egg for desired creaminess.
- Cooking times can vary based on oven calibration; monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and best melting results.
- Butter-flavored cooking spray adds flavor and prevents sticking; regular cooking spray can be used as a substitute.
- This recipe is easily scalable by adjusting ingredients and cooking in multiple muffin tins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg with toppings
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: Baked eggs, French eggs, Parmesan eggs, brunch recipe, breakfast eggs, baked egg cups
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