Description
This simple and elegant baked eggs recipe offers a delightful way to prepare eggs with a creamy texture and customizable toppings, perfect for a nourishing breakfast or brunch. Baked to perfection in individual ramekins, the eggs come out tender with runny yolks, enhanced by fresh herbs and savory feta, alongside nutritious veggies like asparagus and peas.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Oil
- ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (per small ramekin)
- 2 eggs (per small ramekin)
Seasonings
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- Crumbled feta cheese, to taste
- Chopped chives, to taste
- Fresh dill, to taste
- Sautéed asparagus, chopped, to taste
- Frozen peas, thawed, to taste
- Microgreens, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the ramekin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 4.5-inch ramekin thoroughly with ½ teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil. Place the ramekin on a baking sheet to make it easier to handle when moving in and out of the oven.
- Crack and bake the eggs: Crack 2 fresh eggs directly into the prepared ramekin. Place the baking sheet with the ramekin in the oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or between 10 to 15 minutes, until the egg whites are just set and the yolks remain runny. If using a muffin tin, reduce baking time slightly to 9–12 minutes. Avoid overcooking as the eggs will continue to set slightly after removal.
- Add toppings and serve: Once baked, remove the ramekin from the oven. Season the eggs with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Top with crumbled feta cheese, chopped chives, fresh dill, sautéed asparagus pieces, thawed frozen peas, and garnish with microgreens as desired. Serve immediately for a warm and flavorful dish.
Notes
- This recipe serves one but can easily be scaled to serve more by increasing the number of ramekins or using a larger oven-safe skillet.
- For a larger batch, 3 to 4 eggs can be baked in a 6-inch oven-safe skillet instead of ramekins.
- You may also use a muffin tin, baking one egg per cup for quick individual portions.
- Watch baking times carefully to maintain runny yolks and tender whites.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference and seasonal availability of fresh herbs and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 275 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
