Description
Start your morning with these *Easy Perfect Baked Eggs*—a quick breakfast packed with protein and flavor. Creamy whites, golden yolks, and fresh herbs make this an easy recipe ideal for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or healthy snack cravings. Serve it with toast or avocado for one of your new favorite breakfast ideas.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 large eggs
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease two 6-ounce ramekins with butter.
2. Pour 1 tablespoon of heavy cream into each ramekin.
3. Crack 2 eggs into each ramekin, keeping the yolks whole.
4. Sprinkle each ramekin with salt, pepper, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
5. If using, add 1 teaspoon of grated parmesan cheese on top of each ramekin.
6. Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until whites are set and yolks are soft.
7. Let cool slightly and garnish with more parsley. Serve immediately with toast or avocado.
Notes
For runnier yolks, check doneness at 10 minutes.
Use full-fat milk if substituting for cream.
Customize with herbs like thyme or tarragon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs (1 ramekin)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 385mg
Keywords: easy recipe, quick breakfast, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, baked eggs