Baked Eggs with Crispy Bacon
Baked Eggs with Crispy Bacon
Ingredients
For the Crispy Bacon
- 16 slices bacon, thick-cut
For the Baked Eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
- 16 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional, for richness
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy to your liking. Remove from the oven, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, and set aside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the bacon bakes, lightly grease eight individual ramekins (about 6-ounce capacity each) with the softened unsalted butter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Carefully crack two large eggs into each prepared ramekin. If using, gently pour 1 tablespoon of heavy cream over the eggs in each ramekin. Season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet (if not already on one) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny. For firmer yolks, bake a few minutes longer.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven. Crumble the crispy bacon over the baked eggs and sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Baked Eggs with Crispy Bacon
Ingredients
For the Crispy Bacon
- 16 slices bacon, thick-cut
For the Baked Eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
- 16 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional, for richness
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Arrange the bacon slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy to your liking. Remove from the oven, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, and set aside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the bacon bakes, lightly grease eight individual ramekins (about 6-ounce capacity each) with the softened unsalted butter.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully crack two large eggs into each prepared ramekin. If using, gently pour 1 tablespoon of heavy cream over the eggs in each ramekin. Season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet (if not already on one) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny. For firmer yolks, bake a few minutes longer.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven. Crumble the crispy bacon over the baked eggs and sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min