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French-Inspired Herb Baked Eggs

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
resting time1 minute
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: baked eggs, butter, fresh herbs, garlic, heavy cream, large eggs, parmesan, Parsley, rosemary, thyme
Servings: 2 servings
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Equipment

  • Oven-Safe Ramekins approximately 5-6"

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley rough chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat. NOTES: Do not place the tray on the top shelf unless in your oven that shelf is 6" from the broiler coils! You may have to lower the rack and then place the egg sheet pan on top of an inverted pan or sheet pan, depending on the distance you need to get 6" from the heat source. See photo above!
  • While the broiler is heating up, combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and Parmesan in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Next, carefully crack eggs into 2 small bowls, 2 eggs in each bowl without breaking the yolks. Season each with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Set aside. (It's very important to have the eggs ready to go before you start cooking. Don't forget to use room temperature eggs for best results.)
  • Place 2 individual oven-safe ramekins on a foil-lined baking sheet. Use ramekins that are shallow and approximately 5-6".
  • 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.
  • Then remove the baking sheet from the oven and quickly and carefully pour the 2 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb/garlic mixture.
  • Place baking sheet back under the broiler for 3 minutes for firm whites and runny yolks. Remember, the eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven. Allow eggs to set for 60 seconds and serve immediately.
  • Serve French-Style with good crusty gluten free bread or a simple salad.

Notes

If using different size eggs than large eggs, the cooking time will be affected and you'll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
If you prefer you egg yolks to be well-done, cook them for an extra minute.