Herb Crusted Baked Eggs with Gruyère
Herb Crusted Baked Eggs with Gruyère
Ingredients
For the Baked Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for ramekins
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Herb Crust
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter four 6-ounce ramekins and place them in a baking dish with high sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chives, thyme, garlic powder, and olive oil. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated and fragrant. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Divide the grated Gruyère cheese evenly among the four buttered ramekins, sprinkling it on the bottom of each.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, being careful not to break the yolk. Pour 1 tablespoon of heavy cream over each egg. Season each with a pinch of kosher salt and fresh black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Spoon the herb crust mixture evenly over the top of each egg, ensuring the yolk is still visible if desired, or covering it completely for a more uniform crust.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour hot water into the baking dish, around the ramekins, until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This creates a water bath (bain-marie) which helps the eggs cook gently and evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Carefully transfer the baking dish with the ramekins to the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny (or to your desired doneness). The herb crust should be golden brown.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Using tongs or oven mitts, lift the individual ramekins out of the water bath. Serve immediately with toast points or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 1 min
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Herb Crusted Baked Eggs with Gruyère
Ingredients
For the Baked Eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for ramekins
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Herb Crust
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter four 6-ounce ramekins and place them in a baking dish with high sides.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chives, thyme, garlic powder, and olive oil. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated and fragrant. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Divide the grated Gruyère cheese evenly among the four buttered ramekins, sprinkling it on the bottom of each.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, being careful not to break the yolk. Pour 1 tablespoon of heavy cream over each egg. Season each with a pinch of kosher salt and fresh black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Spoon the herb crust mixture evenly over the top of each egg, ensuring the yolk is still visible if desired, or covering it completely for a more uniform crust.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour hot water into the baking dish, around the ramekins, until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This creates a water bath (bain-marie) which helps the eggs cook gently and evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Carefully transfer the baking dish with the ramekins to the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny (or to your desired doneness). The herb crust should be golden brown.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Using tongs or oven mitts, lift the individual ramekins out of the water bath. Serve immediately with toast points or a fresh salad.
⏱️ 1 min