Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs)

4 ramekins filled with creamy baked eggs topped with chives and black pepper

4.86 from 34 votes

Eggs en Cocotte is the perfect recipe for slow, cozy, weekend mornings! Once you master this simple recipe for cheesy, custardy baked eggs, you're going to want to make it all the time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, French

Servings:

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

4 whole eggs
4 tbsp heavy cream
4 tbsp boursin cheese
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp chopped chives
salt and fresh cracked pepper
2 slices grainy, seedy bread

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 and bring a kettle of water to a boil. Line each ramekin with a little bit of butter. Crack two eggs into each ramekin. Top each egg with cream and crumbled cheese.
Put the ramekins into a high sided baking dish. Pour the boiling water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. If your ramekins have lids put the lids on, if not cover the entire baking dish with foil.
Bake for 12-25 minutes or until the eggs reach your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper and serve with chopped chives and buttery toast!

Notes

Recipe Variations:

Mushroom & Gruyère Cheese
Spinach and Goat Cheese
Sundried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Bacon and Cheddar
Black Pepper and Parmesan Cheese

How to know if your eggs are cooked:

Egg doneness is so much of personal preference. I like my egg whites fully set with a soft gooey, jammy yolk. I recommend setting a timer for 12 minutes to start. After 12 minutes, have a peek at your eggs. The cream should be just barely bubbling around the sides and if you give the ramekins a gentle shake there will be a slight wobble on top. Not there yet? Close the oven and check them again in two minutes. Continue until your eggs are just how YOU like them!

What is Boursin Cheese?

Boursin cheese is a soft, fresh cheese from France thats seasoned with garlic and herbs. It's texture is similar to a whipped cream cheese. It's great for eggs or spreading on toast. Boursin cheese is readily available in most supermarkets. If you need a substitute try an herbed goat cheese.

Equipment:

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