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Shirred Eggs

Cultural Context

Shirred eggs, or Oeufs Cocotte, have roots in French cuisine, often served as a simple yet elegant dish for breakfast or brunch. Traditionally, they showcase the beauty of fresh eggs, enhanced by cream and cheese, making them a comforting choice. Today, variations abound globally, with many adding vegetables or different spices to suit local tastes.

FrenchFRmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 egg
4 tablespoon liquid cream
butter
salt
pepper
2 slices bacon
bread for dressing

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grease ramekins with butter to prevent sticking.

3

Crack an egg into each ramekin.

4

Add 4 tablespoons of liquid cream over each egg.

5

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6

Add 2 slices of bacon if desired.

7

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

8

Bake in the preheated oven until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 12-15 minutes.

9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

10

Serve warm with bread for dressing.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

ramekinsbaking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Baked EggsOeufs Cocotte
Local Name: œufs cocotte

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