Oven baked eggs are incredibly easy to make, and they are a wonderfully tasty addition to any breakfast or brunch! When the egg whites have just set but the yolk is still creamy and runny, it's time to sprinkle a touch of thyme and fresh Parmesan on top and dig in!
Simple Baked Eggs Recipe
Any recipe that helps me save time in the morning is a keeper, and this simple baked eggs recipe is one of my favorites. I love that they bake in a ramekin so you can just set them on the table as an elegant addition to any breakfast or brunch spread!
It's also great that there's no hovering over a skillet required. Not to mention that the whites are cooked perfectly every time and the center is left yolky and delicious!
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🥘 Ingredients
If you want to upgrade your eggs, the optional thyme and Parmesan cheese are such a tasty addition. If you like your eggs plain Jane, that's ok too!
- Olive Oil - 1 ½ teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Eggs - 6 large eggs at room temperature (*see note).
- Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon each, more or less to taste.
- Fresh Thyme (optional) - For garnish.
- Parmesan Cheese (optional) - Freshly grated Parmesan to sprinkle on top at the end of cooking.
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions
The key to this recipe is pulling your eggs out at the right time. All you need is a baking sheet and ramekins (or your preferred dish for baking the eggs)!
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) then generously coat your ramekins or baking dishes with 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. A liberal amount of oil will prevent the eggs from sticking.
- Crack the eggs. Of your 6 eggs, crack 2-3 eggs into each ramekin or dish (*see note).
- Bake. Place your egg-filled ramekins (or dishes) onto a baking sheet and 375°F (190°C) for 7-15 minutes, depending on how many eggs and the size of your dish.
- Season and top. When done (*see note), remove the eggs from the oven and season them with ¼ teaspoon each of salt & pepper. Add the optional thyme, Parmesan, or any other toppings if desired.
For a lovely breakfast or brunch spread, serve your baked eggs with some raspberry crepes or some buttermilk vanilla pancakes with homemade blueberry syrup. Don't forget the coffee! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Starting with room temperature eggs will reduce the cooking time and ensure that the eggs cook evenly.
- My baked eggs were cooked 3 at a time, and usually it takes a bit less cooking time when I'm only cooking 2 eggs (10-12 minutes), or just 1 egg (7-10 minutes).
- Remove your eggs from the oven when they look slightly under-cooked. They continue "carryover cooking" even out of the oven, and will set up nicely before serving.
- Eggs can be baked in many different dishes. Bake a single egg in the muffin cups of a muffin tin or a small ramekin or custard cup (under 4 inches), bake 2 eggs in a 4-6 inch ramekin or oven safe dish, and up to 3 eggs in a 6-inch or larger oven safe skillet or dish.
🍳 More Tasty Egg Recipes
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- Sour Cream Scrambled Eggs
- Egg Salad
- Deviled Eggs
- Gordon Ramsay Scrambled Eggs
- Hash Brown Egg Cups
📋 Recipe
Baked Eggs (Incredibly Easy Anyday Breakfast!)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 6 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- fresh thyme (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, freshly grated)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) then generously coat your ramekins or baking dishes with the olive oil, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. A liberal amount of oil will prevent the eggs from sticking.1 ½ teaspoon olive oil
- Crack 2-3 eggs in per ramekin or dish. *See Notes.6 large eggs
- Place the egg-filled ramekins or dishes onto a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 7-15 minutes, depending on how many eggs and the size of your dish.
- Remove from the oven when done, season with salt and pepper, and top with any desired toppings.¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, fresh thyme, Parmesan cheese
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Notes
- Starting with room temperature eggs will reduce the cooking time and ensure that the eggs cook evenly.
- My baked eggs were cooked 3 at a time, and usually it takes a bit less cooking time when I'm only cooking 2 eggs (10-12 minutes), or just 1 egg (7-10 minutes).
- Remove your eggs from the oven when they look slightly under-cooked. They continue "carryover cooking" even out of the oven, and will set up nicely before serving.
- Eggs can be baked in many different dishes. Bake a single egg in the muffin cups of a muffin tin or a small ramekin or custard cup (under 4 inches), bake 2 eggs in a 4-6 inch ramekin or oven safe dish, and up to 3 eggs in a 6-inch or larger oven safe skillet or dish.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
Joan R. says
I added a couple rashers of bacon to my breakfast, great recipe.
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Sounds amazing!