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! Baking eggs just might be your new favorite way to cook delicious eggs every time!
Simple Baked Eggs Recipe
Any recipe that helps me save time in the morning is a keeper, and this simple baked egg 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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🥘 Baked Eggs 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!*
🔪 How To Make Baked Eggs
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)!
This baked egg recipe will yield 2 servings! Double or triple the recipe if you need to feed a larger crowd.
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) then generously coat your ramekins or baking dishes with 1 ½ teaspoons of 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!
💭 Tips & 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.
🥡 Storing
Place any leftover baked eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Make sure to let the eggs completely cool before storing them. You can also freeze baked eggs in a freezer-safe container or Ziplock storage bag for up to 3 months.
Reheating Baked Eggs
Heat your leftover eggs on a microwave-safe plate in 30-second increments until heated to your liking (up to 2 minutes). You can microwave frozen baked eggs for 4-5 minutes.
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❓ FAQ
Baked eggs are wonderful to pair with any of your favorite breakfast items! For savory breakfast sides, some breakfast sausage, or microwave bacon would be delicious. Plus you can use them to make a breakfast sandwich with baked eggs! If you are wanting a sweet breakfast side to go with, try my air fryer cinnamon roll bites or overnight french toast bake!
Baked eggs are also known as 'shirred eggs'. They were originally named shirred eggs after the type of dish in which baked eggs were cooked in - a gratin dish called a shirrer.
Yes! If you want to meal prep or make some baked eggs ahead of time, you can freeze them for up to 3 months! Allow the eggs to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or heavy-duty storage bag.
🍳 More Tasty Egg Recipes
- Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs - Cooking hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot yields perfectly soft yolk and tender egg whites every time!
- Sour Cream Scrambled Eggs - If you haven't tried scrambled eggs made with sour cream, then you'll love how fluffy and moist the eggs turn out!
- Egg Salad - This delicious egg salad is great on its own or will be an excellent base for a sandwich!
- Deviled Eggs - These deviled eggs are a classic and light appetizer that is incredibly easy to make!
- Gordon Ramsay Scrambled Eggs - If you're a fan of Gordon Ramsay, then you need to try this copycat recipe that makes fluffy and creamy scrambled eggs!
- Hash Brown Egg Cups - These delicious hash brown egg cups are the perfect on-the-go breakfast for busy mornings!
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📖 Recipe Card
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!