Eggs en Cocotte

DIFFICULTY
Easy Easy
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
SERVES
2-4 2-4
Eggs en Cocotte
A classic French baked egg breakfast, individually served with sour cream and bread.
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Eggs
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons (120g) sour cream
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Chives, for garnish
  • Brioche or French Baguette, for serving
  • Method

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly butter 4 Stoneware Petite Casseroles.
  • 2
    Crack two eggs into each casserole and top each with 1 tablespoon (15g) of sour cream.
  • 3
    Place the four filled casseroles into a shallow baking pan. Pour boiling water in the pan to make a “bain-marie.” Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes (18 minutes if you prefer your eggs well-cooked) or until the white is firm.
  • 4
    Season with salt and pepper and top with minced chives. Serve with warm buttered toast for dipping.