BAKED EGGS FOR A CROWD
The French long ago mastered eggs en cocotte -slightly coddled eggs baked at high heat with butter and cream, which thicken to a gravy as it cooks. There's no finer way to enjoy an egg. To pull this off for a crowd, a large casserole dish coated with butter and partly filled with heavy cream acts as a bath in which to gently cook the eggs. To dress them up, add smoked salmon, a handful of kale or spinach leaves, thinly sliced ham, halved cherry tomatoes or sliced, cooked mushrooms to the mix before you crack in the eggs. Really anything goes here, but keep the accoutrements light and let the eggs take center stage. Finish with flaky sea salt (those large crystals melt on your tongue in just the right way) and any fresh herb you love.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories breakfast, brunch, weekday, casseroles, main course
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 500 degrees. Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish (square or round). Pour cream in the prepared pan and sprinkle the cubed butter over the top. Add any cooked meat or vegetables, if using. Crack the eggs around the pan and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Bake until the whites are set and the yolks are still a bit runny, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with herbs and more flaky salt, and serve immediately, piping hot, with toasted bread or English muffins and shallow bowls. Drizzle the cream over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 556 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Hamza Nadan
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Tommie Jetton
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ahmed Abdul Kareem
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Eric Whiteman
whiteman-e@hotmail.co.ukThis is a delicious and easy recipe that I'll definitely be making again.
Kollul Miah
miah-k0@hotmail.comI've made this recipe for my family and friends several times and it's always a hit.
Molly Berry
berrym@gmail.comThese baked eggs are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Kiran Azmat
a12@yahoo.comI love how customizable this recipe is. You can make it as spicy or mild as you like.
Mafiya Vhai
vhai.m25@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch.
Mohammad Rajpoot
m@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of eggs, but I loved this recipe. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
zainabu abdulganiu
zainabua@hotmail.comThese baked eggs are the perfect way to start your day.
Pk Vines
p.v49@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any toppings you like.
Debu Ray
debu-r@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.
Shania john John
s.john64@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The eggs are always cooked perfectly and the flavors are delicious.
Etuhole Phillemon
phillemonetuhole@yahoo.comThese baked eggs were a hit at my brunch party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.