Best 9 Western Herb Eggs Recipes

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Calling all food enthusiasts and breakfast lovers! Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to Western Herb Eggs, a delightful and versatile dish that promises an explosion of flavors and textures. Discover the art of preparing this classic dish with variations including Florentine Eggs, Eggs Sardou and Eggs Benedict. From choosing the freshest herbs and selecting the perfect bread, to mastering the technique of poaching eggs and creating a delectable hollandaise sauce, we've got you covered. Whether you prefer the classic combination of spinach, mushrooms, and hollandaise in Florentine Eggs, or the luxurious indulgence of artichoke hearts and béchamel in Eggs Sardou, or the iconic pairing of Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise on English muffins in Eggs Benedict, we'll guide you through each recipe with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this elegant and satisfying dish that's perfect for brunch, lunch, or even dinner.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HERB & CHEESE SCRAMBLED EGGS



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As a child I grew up on a farm where eggs and herbs were plentiful in summer. My mother made these eggs and I've made them for my own family. Just add toast!-Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk or half-and-half cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon butter
Additional minced fresh herbs

Steps:

  • Whisk together the first eight ingredients. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Sprinkle with additional minced herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 411mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH HERBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large eggs
1/4 cup milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, chives, parsley and tarragon in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium to medium-low heat. When the butter's foam begins to subside, add the egg mixture and cook, stirring almost constantly, for 4 to 7 minutes depending on the desired firmness of the eggs. Serve immediately.

HERBED DEVILED EGGS



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James Beard wrote of these beloved bites, "nothing disappears as quickly." Here, mashed yolks are mixed with herbs, grainy mustard, and vinegar, then piped into the whites.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Deviled Egg Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs and leaves for garnish
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus snipped chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Put eggs in a medium saucepan. Cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, gently stirring as water begins to boil, 2 minutes. Cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes. Transfer to the ice-water bath to cool.
  • Peel eggs; halve lengthwise. Reserve 4 of the egg-white halves for another use. Pass yolks through sieve into a medium bowl using the back of a spoon. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in herbs.
  • Transfer yolk mixture to a pastry bag fitted with an open-star tip (such as Ateco #825). Pipe mixture into whites, filling to 1/2 inch over surface. Garnish with herbs. Eggs can be refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 3 hours.

SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH MIXED HERBS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
Large pinch of coarse salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as sage, basil, thyme, flat-leaf parsley, and mint, coarsely chopped
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Toasted baguette and fresh chives, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, 1 teaspoon water, and coarse salt in a bowl. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high. Swirl in butter and heat until foamy. Add egg mixture and cook, using a heatproof flexible spatula to push eggs toward center of pan to form large, soft curds, about 30 seconds.
  • While eggs are still slightly runny, remove from heat and stir in herbs. Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve, with baguette and chives.

HERBED-BAKED EGGS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
6 extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toasted French bread or brioche, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.
  • Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and Parmesan and set aside. Carefully crack 3 eggs into each of 2 small bowls or teacups (you won't be baking them in these) without breaking the yolks. (It's very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking.)
  • Place 2 individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of cream and 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Quickly, but carefully, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. (Rotate the baking sheet once if they aren't cooking evenly.) The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven. Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.

WESTERN HERB EGGS



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup ham, flaked
8 eggs
2 teaspoons Dijon style mustard
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 4-1 cup ramekins. Divide flaked ham between ramekins. 2. Whisk together eggs, mustard and sour cream. Stir in herbs and top with shredded cheese. 3. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and set.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SWEET HERB SCRAMBLE



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Scrambled eggs with tarragon, marjoram, parsley, and cheese. Salt and pepper may be added at the table.

Provided by Karen Skolfield

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Scrambled Egg Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs
2 teaspoons water
1 ½ teaspoons dried tarragon
1 ½ teaspoons dried marjoram
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon butter
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and water until smooth. Stir in tarragon, marjoram and parsley.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until eggs are desired consistency. When eggs are nearly cooked, stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 593 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 402.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

WESTERN HERB EGGS



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1 2/3 ounces Lean Chopped Ham, 1 (1-pound) package , flaked
8 Mountain Valley Eggs, 1.5 dozen
1/3 ounce Maille Dijon Original, 1 (7 1/2-ounce) jar
6 ounces Meadow Gold Sour Cream, 1 (3-pound) container
1/4 ounce fresh Tones Chopped Chives, 1 (12-ounce) bottle , chopped
? fresh Tones Parsley, 1 (2-ounce) bottle , chopped
3 ounces grated Cache Valley Medium Cheddar Cheese Block, 1 (32-ounce) package

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease 4-1 cup ramekins. Divide flaked ham between ramekins. 2. Whisk together eggs, mustard and sour cream. Stir in herbs and top with shredded cheese. 3. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and set.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

HERB BAKED EGGS



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The perfect luncheon or Brunch dish, leaving your hands free to entertain your guests while they are baking. Very French, and you can make them with any seasonings you like.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leave
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaf
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
12 extra large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper
toasted French bread or brioche bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.
  • Combien the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley and Parmesan Cheese and set aside.
  • Carefully crack 3 eggs into each of 4 small bowls or teacups (you won't be baking them in these) without breaking the yolks (It's very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking).
  • Place 4 individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet.
  • Place 1 TBS cream and 1/2 TBS of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  • Quickly, but carefully, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked (rotate the baking sheet once, if they aren't cooking evenly).
  • The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven.
  • Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with the toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 773.9, Sodium 289.4, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 23.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs are more flavorful than dried herbs, so they will give your eggs a more vibrant taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different herbs that you can use in this recipe, so feel free to experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Cook the eggs to your desired doneness: Some people like their eggs cooked until they are firm, while others prefer them to be runny. Cook the eggs for the amount of time that you need to achieve your desired doneness.
  • Serve immediately: Western herb eggs are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that they are nice and hot and that the flavors of the herbs are at their peak.

Conclusion:

Western herb eggs are a quick and easy breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover herbs. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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