Shirred Eggs (Baked Eggs)

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Shirred Eggs are creamy, yolky baked eggs nestled in a cozy bed of golden shallots, fragrant herbs, and melted parmigiano-reggiano. Simply add the ingredients to a ramekin or oven-safe dish, bake, then enjoy with a toasted baguette. It's fancy enough for guests, yet simple enough for a lazy Sunday morning!

Shirred eggs (baked eggs) with rosemary, sautéed shallots, and grated parmigiano-reggiano.

We just started making baked eggs and can't believe we haven't tried them sooner! Instead of splattering pans and runny messes, the oven (and heavy cream) makes the eggs perfectly creamy. We love them with a toasted baguette for a crunchy counterpoint.

Looking for other baked eggs recipes? Check out our Sweet Potato Hash with Baked Eggs and enjoy with a fresh glass of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice.

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Why You'll Love These Baked Eggs
Key Ingredients
Substitutions/Variations
How to Make Shirred Eggs
Oven Baked Eggs FAQs
Storage
Cooking Tips
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Why You'll Love These Baked Eggs

Taste - Enjoy them with just a little salt and pepper or add the shallot herb mixture for extra flavor.
Texture - The eggs are cooked in their own fat with cream, giving them a rich and creamy texture.
Effort - Just make the herb mixture then add the eggs to a small ramekin or ovenproof dish, bake, and enjoy!
Time - It takes just a couple minutes to make the herb mixture then about 10 minutes to bake the eggs.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients to make shirred eggs, shallot, heavy cream, butter, rosemary, eggs, parmigiano-reggiano, eggs, salt, pepper, chives, ramekins.

Eggs - We love the uniquely savory flavor of eggs. We prefer pasture-raised farm fresh eggs because they are extra tasty.
Butter - Butter is a delicious fat to cook the eggs in.
Heavy cream - The heavy cream provides the signature creamy texture.
Parmigiano-Reggiano - Parmesan cheese adds a nice sharp accent.
Chives - Chives add a light onion and garlic flavor.
Baguette - Slice and toast a baguette for the perfect crunchy addition.

Herb Mixture

Butter - The butter is the base of the herb mixture.
Shallot - The sautéed shallots add a peppery, sweet flavor to the baked eggs.
Rosemary, thyme, or herb de Provence - These give the mixture their signature warm and woody herbaceous flavor. Feel free to experiment with your preferred herbs.

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions/Variations

Spicy - Add a little paprika or hot sauce to make these baked eggs spicy.
Fried Eggs - If you are looking for other eggs with runny yolks, check out our Over Easy and Sunny Side Up Eggs. You can also check out our Soft Scrambled Eggs.
Cheese - These eggs will also be delicious with a cheddar, gruyere, grana padano, and more instead of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Gluten-free - In order to make this recipe gluten free, just omit the baguette.
Complete breakfast - For a complete hearty breakfast, enjoy these eggs with our blistered cherry tomatoes, pan fried potatoes, or brioche French toast.

How to Make Shirred Eggs

Steps to make shirred eggs, sauté butter, shallots, herbs, salt, and pepper; melt butter in ramekins; add heavy cream and eggs.

Make herb mixture (optional) - Add 3 teaspoon butter to a pan and warm on medium heat. Then add shallots and saute in butter until translucent. Stir in rosemary, thyme, or herb de provence. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
Assemble ramekins - Add a pat of butter to each ramekin and warm on a baking sheet in the oven at 375°F. Once the butter is melted, remove from the oven and add a tablespoon of heavy cream in each ramekin. Crack two eggs into each ramekin without breaking the yolks.

Steps to make shirred eggs, add sautéed shallots and parmigiano-reggiano on top of eggs, bake, and serve with sliced baguette.

Add herb mixture - Then add a sprinkle of herb mixture on top of each one.
Bake - Cook in the oven for 7-9 minutes. Remove from the oven and top each ramekin with cheese, about 1-2 teaspoon each, then broil until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes. Top with chopped chives and serve with sliced toasted baguette.

Pro tip: The shallot mixture yields enough for 2-4 servings. If you make 4 ramekins instead of 2, you don’t have to make more shallot mixture.

Oven Baked Eggs FAQs

What is the best way to make baked eggs?

Our method is super simple. Just place the eggs in a ramekin or oven-safe dish, bake, add cheese, then broil.

What are the best type of eggs to use for baked eggs?

You can use any type of eggs, but our recipe is catered to standard large eggs. For small eggs, you will need to adjust bake time accordingly.

How do I bake eggs without overcooking them?

Keep a close eye on the eggs while they bake because they can overcook easily.

Do I need to grease the baking dish before adding the eggs?

Yes, we add melted butter and heavy cream before adding the eggs to prevent sticking.

Do eggs puff when baked?

Yes, the egg whites will puff up slightly with a light fluffy texture. The inside will have a creamy yolk.

Hand dipping baguette in creamy, cheesy baked eggs with shallots and herbs.

Storage

These easy shirred eggs are best enjoyed fresh. In order to store them, cover the ramekins with cellophane or foil then refrigerate them for up to 2 days. In order to reheat, remove the cellophane or foil. Then microwave in 20-30 second intervals until warm or bake in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes or until warm.

Cooking Tips

Crack the egg carefully into the ramekin. Be careful not to break the yolk.
Place the baguette in the oven when the eggs are halfway through cooking so you can enjoy everything hot and fresh.
Keep an eye on the eggs while they bake, they can overcook easily.

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