Oeufs en Cocottes: Savory Baked Eggs for Your Brunch Bliss

Oeufs en Cocottes (Eggs Baked in Little Dishes)

Oeufs en Cocottes: Savory Baked Eggs for Your Brunch Bliss

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Oeufs en Cocottes, a charming French dish perfect for brunch.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 cocottes

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 large Eggs Feel free to use quail, duck, or chicken eggs.
1 tablespoon Butter For greasing the cocottes.
1/4 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness.
to taste Sea Salt
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

For the Savory Fillings

1 slice Prosciutto Or substitute with ham or bacon.
2 ounces Smoked Salmon Pairs beautifully with eggs.
1/2 cup Mushrooms Sautéed (Oyster, Shiitake preferred).
1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs Tarragon, Chives, or Thyme.
1 cup Spinach Use well-drained frozen spinach if preferred.
2 ounces Goat’s Cheese Feta can be used as a milder option.

Equipment

cocottes (ramekins)
Baking Dish

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grease each cocotte (ramekin) with butter.
Line the edges with prosciutto, then add sautéed mushrooms or smoked salmon.
Crack 1 to 2 eggs into each prepared dish and pour in heavy cream.
Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
Place the cocottes into a baking dish and add hot water to the dish until halfway up the sides of the cocottes.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the egg whites set but yolks remain runny.
Remove from the oven and garnish with herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocotteCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with warm, toasted bread for dipping. Optional: Top with toasted breadcrumbs before baking.

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