BAKED EGGS FOR A CROWD
The French long ago mastered eggs en cocotte -slightly coddled eggs baked at high heat with butter and cream, which thicken to a gravy as it cooks. There's no finer way to enjoy an egg. To pull this off for a crowd, a large casserole dish coated with butter and partly filled with heavy cream acts as a bath in which to gently cook the eggs. To dress them up, add smoked salmon, a handful of kale or spinach leaves, thinly sliced ham, halved cherry tomatoes or sliced, cooked mushrooms to the mix before you crack in the eggs. Really anything goes here, but keep the accoutrements light and let the eggs take center stage. Finish with flaky sea salt (those large crystals melt on your tongue in just the right way) and any fresh herb you love.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories breakfast, brunch, weekday, casseroles, main course
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees. Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish (square or round). Pour cream in the prepared pan and sprinkle the cubed butter over the top. Add any cooked meat or vegetables, if using. Crack the eggs around the pan and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Bake until the whites are set and the yolks are still a bit runny, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with herbs and more flaky salt, and serve immediately, piping hot, with toasted bread or English muffins and shallow bowls. Drizzle the cream over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 556 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Santosi Khadka
[email protected]These baked eggs are a great way to start your day. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Chente Perez
[email protected]I love how customizable this recipe is. I've made it with different types of bread, cheese, and vegetables. It's always delicious.
Kamiyah Moss
[email protected]These baked eggs are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
Kashan ullah
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy breakfast recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The baked eggs were so simple to make and they were absolutely delicious.
YK Rahim
[email protected]I made these baked eggs for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Suxo
[email protected]These baked eggs are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!
Mustafa Elmasry
[email protected]I've never made baked eggs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The eggs came out perfect.
Nawabzada Nasir
[email protected]These baked eggs were a lifesaver when I had a bunch of unexpected guests for breakfast. They were quick and easy to make, and everyone loved them.
Elizabeth Msinda
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggs, but I loved these baked eggs. They were so creamy and flavorful.
Ali hadar Ali hadir
[email protected]These baked eggs are a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.
Farhan Baba
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of cheese, vegetables, and even meats. It's always delicious.
Melissa Marchioni
[email protected]The baked eggs were great! I served them with a side of fruit and yogurt, and it was a delicious and healthy breakfast.
Dhiraj Kumar
[email protected]These eggs were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Paul Cavins
[email protected]I've made these baked eggs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always perfect.
Jila Bazar
[email protected]The baked eggs were delicious and easy to make. I used a variety of cheeses and vegetables, and everyone loved them.
Shihab Hossain
[email protected]These baked eggs were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful eggs and the crispy bacon. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.