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Breakfast doesn’t get easier than baked eggs, simply place a few ingredients into an ovenproof dish, put the eggs into the oven, and in less than 15 minutes you have a tasty low carb and keto-friendly breakfast.

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Eggs are delicious, versatile, and inexpensive, but they can sometimes be a bit tricky to cook, especially when you are serving a crowd. An easy solution is baking them. Although preparing baked eggs in the oven may have fallen out of favor recently, it is well worth trying out this recipe if you are looking for a hands-off and foolproof method of cooking eggs. This easy baked eggs recipe will add a little style to your weekend brunch or make a quick light supper when paired with smoked fish or meat.

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A Brief History of Baked Eggs

Humans have been eating eggs since, well, there have been humans, but records of people making baked eggs in the oven didn’t start to appear until the mid 19th century. An early and simple version of baked eggs appeared in The Royal Cookery Book under the name ‘Eggs on a Plate,’ and very closely resembles the recipe given below. Later, more complex variations of baked eggs began to gain popularity. One of the most famous of these variations is known as ‘shirred eggs.’

What are shirred eggs?

Shirred eggs seem to have originated in America sometime towards the end of the 1800s. In the Diner’s Dictionary, the author, John Ayto, defined shirred eggs as, “An American way of cooking eggs: the eggs are broken into a cup or small bowl, covered with milk or cream and often breadcrumbs, and baked.” Today you are likely to find recipes using both the terms baked eggs and shirred eggs interchangeably, but it is important to note that they are not the same dish and do require different preparation and cooking times.

Necessary Equipment For Making Easy Baked Eggs

There is just one thing you must have to make baked eggs: an oven-safe serving dish. Traditionally, cooks baked their eggs in shirrers, the containers that lent its name to shirred eggs. However, today, it is more common to use a shallow ramekin or another oven-safe dish. It is most convenient to use an individual dish for each portion to make serving easier.

Tips for Cooking and Serving Easy Baked Eggs

  • Avoid serving undercooked eggs. Eating undercooked eggs can get you sick, so ensure you cook your eggs long enough. Cooking times can vary depending on the depth of the dish. When you notice a translucent film over a set yolk, the eggs are ready, approximately 10 – 12 minutes.
  • Be careful when eating. Since the eggs are baked and served in the same dish, they are hot. Remember to warn your guests not to touch the container and to protect your table with a trivet.
  • Customize your baked eggs. This is a very basic recipe, so feel free to experiment by adding a bit of pre-cooked meat, vegetables, or top with your favorite sauce. If you are serving a group, be sure to offer different choices of add-ins and condiments.
  • Get even more creative. Do you really want to impress someone? Then why not try lining the cooking dish with bacon or par-cooked potato slices? Or you can even forgo the dish altogether and bake your eggs in half an avocado!

Ingredients for Baked Eggs

  • Eggs
  • Butter
  • Salt and Pepper
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How to Make Baked Eggs

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Melt butter in a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet in the oven. Remove dish from oven.

Gently crack eggs into melted butter. Be careful not to break the yolks.

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Season with salt and pepper.

Place the dish back in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

This is a perfect recipe to make when you are trying to get out of the door in the morning and want to save some money by making breakfast at home. If you make a bit of toast, you will have a hearty breakfast in no time.

If you wanted to get fancy with this recipe, you could sprinkle some fresh herbs on these baked eggs when you remove them from the oven. Fresh herbs I would recommend would be a little parsley or even chives.

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Baked Eggs

Oven fried eggs are perfect for an easy and quick breakfast.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked Eggs, Shirred Eggs

Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 crushed black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees. Use a small dish to bake the eggs in. Melt the butter. You can do this by placing the dish you will cook the eggs in the oven while it heats to the proper temperature. Crack two eggs into the dish gently so as not to break the yolk. Season with salt and pepper. Bake eggs in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 348mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 121mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1.5mg

About Stephanie Manley

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  1. Nanny

    I have been making dry poached eggs for yrs in a dry poacher. I really must try them baked. Sounds like some great ideas as well. Thanks.

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    • Stephanie Manley

      Baked eggs are the bomb! I hope you give this recipe a try. I love these because they are so easy and so tasty.

      Reply

  2. Chrissy

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    Just made your baked eggs. Fun way to cook them. Thanks for the recipe!

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  3. Marion

    I had enjoyed baked eggs in a restaurant and was thrilled when I found this recipe. I used a small cast iron pan in the oven to cook 2 eggs. I took them out at 9 minutes and the yolks were over-cooked (I like them runny) and I believe they kept cooking due to the heat from the cast iron pan. They were still tasty topped with chopped bacon and chives. Next time, I’ll take them out earlier.

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    • Stephanie

      You could also use a glass custard dish too. I think the glass cools more quickly. Hope you enjoy the eggs!

      Reply

  4. bob

    where can I get theses bowls

    Reply

    • Stephanie

      I got these bowls at Sur La Table.

      Reply

  5. Mark C Vrabel

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    I like the dish for presentation you baked the eggs in. See many of these available in varying sizes for purchase online. What size dish did you use?

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    • Stephanie

      I think I just used a small plate with a rim that was about 4 inches long.

      Reply

  6. SANDY LOGAN

    Love baked eggs, and I add a tsp of cream to the top and about a Tbs of parmesan cheese when I am feeling fancy. Keep ’em coming.

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    • Stephanie

      I should try them with the cheese, they sound great that way!

      Reply

    • Peachy

      Yes! That’s how I do mine … with the cream and parmesan … and sometimes chives 🙂

      Reply

  7. Jenny B @ Honey and Birch

    I’ve never baked eggs before – I want to try this so bad!! Thank you for the recipe! To think, all these years I’ve been doing this the hard way!

    Reply

  8. chocolatemoosey

    Baked eggs are my go-to method when I don’t feel like making anything else! Hands off while I’m making my morning coffee.

    Reply

  9. assc*nt

    can’t wait to bake these. and stick my co*ck in them!

    Reply

  10. Liz

    I love this idea for baking eggs! Much less chance of user error, like burning myself when removing them from the steamer. Thanks!

    Reply

  11. Ro-ro

    Like Jackiegene, I haven’t heard of baked eggs before. Seems easy enough. I assume you made the toast because they are “dippin” eggs? Yes, I would like to see more of your Home Economic’s recipes. Thanks!

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    • stephaniemanley

      I added toast because I love to dip the toast into runny egg yolks. Check back on Fridays. I will be posting the next Learn to Cook Home Economic’s recipes on Friday.

      Reply

  12. jackiegene

    Thank you I loved it, never heard of cooking eggs in the oven, cant wait to try this for my daughter,

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    • stephaniemanley

      Thank you 😉 Stay tuned, I’ll have a new learn to cook video each week 😉

      Reply

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FAQs

Can you bake eggs in foil? ›

Lightly grease one side of the foil in ghee and then form into small molds. Gently crack an egg in each tinfoil mold and place in oven for about 10-15 minutes until cooked.

What happens when you put an egg in the oven? ›

Making your eggs in the oven will result in a similar texture to hard-boiled eggs, but you can make the egg yolks a LITTLE bit softer. However, they will never be as runny as a fried egg. The beauty of baked eggs is that there is no shell to deal with! Simply slide the eggs out of the pan and you are ready to eat!

Can you bake eggs in the shell? ›

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Put a whole (unopened) egg in each individual cup of a 12-cup muffin pan. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove and immediately place in an ice water bath. Allow the eggs to cool, and then peel.

How long does it take to bake an egg at 350? ›

Bake eggs at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until the yolk reaches your desired doneness. If your eggs don't come right out, run a knife around the edges to help them loosen.

What are 3 ways to use eggs in baking? ›

What Eggs Do in Baking Recipes. Eggs play an important role in everything from cakes and cookies to meringues and pastry cream — they create structure and stability within a batter, they help thicken and emulsify sauces and custards, they add moisture to cakes and other baked goods, and can even act as glue or glaze.

What temperature is best for baking eggs? ›

Tips for making perfect oven-baked eggs in a muffin tin:
  • Cook time: 20 min.
  • Oven temperature: Preheat your oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with your favorite cooking oil. ...
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the eggs for 20 minutes until the clear part of the eggs are white.

What happens when you bake with aluminum foil? ›

Yes, aluminum foil is ideal for oven use. Aluminum foil is safe and convenient and helps reflect heat to enable your food to cook evenly. It also withstands the highest temperatures in most home ovens, making it an excellent choice for baking and cooking.

What is the safe temperature for eggs in baking? ›

Information. Cook egg mixtures to 160 °F. Homemade ice cream and eggnog can be made safely from a cooked egg-milk mixture; heat gently and use a food thermometer. Dry meringue shells, divinity candy and 7-minute frosting are safe; avoid icing recipes using uncooked eggs or egg whites.

How do you know if your egg bake is done? ›

Cook or bake until a thermometer inserted at the center shows 160° F or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. You may find it difficult to tell if a knife shows uncooked egg or melted cheese in some casseroles and other combination dishes that are thick or heavy and contain cheese – lasagna, for example.

What not to do when cooking eggs? ›

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Eggs
  1. Seasoning the water when making poached eggs. ...
  2. Using high heat. ...
  3. Using the wrong pan. ...
  4. Cracking on the side of the pan or bowl. ...
  5. Not whisking enough. ...
  6. Cracking the eggs directly into the water when making poached eggs. ...
  7. Adding eggs to a cold pan.

Why do eggs rise when baked? ›

Eggs as a leavening agent

A similar phenomenon happens with whole eggs when they are added to baking recipes. Because eggs are so moisture rich, pockets of steam form as the body of the egg heats and expands. This increased volume - from the steam - means its up-up-and-away for items like cream puff pastries!

What is it called when you cook an egg in its shell? ›

Hard-Boiled Eggs

With the shell still intact, hard-boiled eggs are a simple technique. They're heated longer than other types to solidify the center for a delicious effect. After placing eggs in a pot, cover them with at least an inch of water. You'll boil them for around 10 to 15 minutes to form the harder interior.

How long do I bake my egg shells? ›

Spread the shells on a baking sheet. Bake at 225F for 20 minutes to dry them out. Using a coffee or spice grinder, grind the shells to a very fine powder. You can also use a blender for this, but I find that a coffee grinder makes the finest powder, so you don't have any large eggshell pieces in your smoothie.

Should I bake with cold eggs? ›

Using room temperature eggs helps your ingredients combine more cohesively (and ideally all ingredients should be at room temperature unless otherwise indicated). This ultimately makes for better batters and doughs, and therefore, better baked goods.

Can you bake instead of fry? ›

What do eggplant, doughnuts, potatoes, and chicken all have in common? They're all commonly served as fried foods. However, it's not necessary to fry your favorite foods for a delicious culinary experience. Many of your favorite fried foods can be recreated in baked form for a healthier version.

Can you replace oil with eggs in baking? ›

Olive Oil. This is a quick trick to try if you have run out of eggs or any other egg substitutes and are in a bit of a pinch! Olive oil is useful as an egg replacement for cookies, and especially if you are only short one egg for the full recipe. You can pop one quarter cup olive oil into your recipe, stir, and voila!

Why can I eat baked eggs but not fried? ›

2 It appears that higher temperatures may alter the egg proteins in ways that make them unrecognizable to allergic antibodies. Some research has even shown that eating baked egg products may help desensitize you to eggs and reduce the chance of having an allergic reaction.

Can you bake eggs without oil? ›

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or ramekins. Crack an egg into each cup, season with salt and pepper, and place the tin or ramekins in the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until the eggs are set to your desired doneness.

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