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Eggs en Cocotte with White Truffle Oil

Cultural Context

Originating from France, Eggs en Cocotte is a classic dish that showcases the beauty of simple ingredients baked to perfection. Traditionally served as a breakfast or brunch item, it reflects the French culinary art of elevating humble ingredients through technique. The addition of white truffle oil adds a luxurious touch, making it a favorite for special occasions. Today, variations abound, with chefs around the world experimenting with different toppings and flavors, but the core concept remains delightfully the same.

FrenchHUmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 shallot
3 mushrooms
3 large handfuls of fresh spinach
Butter
Feta slices or cheese of your choice
2 tbsp's of crème fraîche
Salt
Pepper
Chive
coconut oil
hot water

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white truffle oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil + truffle salt

💰Cheaper: infused olive oil

Infused olive oil provides flavor without the high cost of truffle oil

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease ramekins with butter to prevent sticking.

3

Add a layer of crème fraîche to the bottom of each ramekin.

4

Add chopped shallots, mushrooms, and spinach to the ramekins.

5

Crack an egg into each ramekin over the vegetables.

6

Drizzle coconut oil over the eggs.

7

Sprinkle feta or cheese of your choice on top of the eggs.

8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9

Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

10

Bake in the preheated oven until the eggs are just set, about 12-15 minutes.

11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

12

Garnish with chives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

ramekinsbaking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Baked EggsOeufs Cocotte

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