Eggs en Cocotte: Baked Eggs in Ramekins with Spinach & Pancetta
Baked in individual ramekins and served with grilled bread on the side for dipping, this classic French breakfast dish is also referred to "oefs en cocotte" or shirred eggs.
Servings 4
Calories 367kcal
Equipment
- 4 (12-ounce) ramekins (cocottes)
Ingredients
- ½ cup diced pancetta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus additional for the ramekins
- 1/3 cup chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Kosher salt, as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives for garnish
- Grilled bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
- Heat a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 6 minutes.
- Add the butter and allow to melt. Add the shallots and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, for about 10 seconds before adding the spinach. Cook the spinach until wilted, about 4 minutes.
- Season the spinach with salt and pepper then remove from pan and set aside the filling aside in a small bowl.
- Rub the inside of the ramekins with butter then divide the spinach and pancetta filling among the ramekins.
- Crack two eggs into each ramekin then add a tablespoon of cream to each. Top with a tablespoon of Parmesan.
- Add the ramekins to a baking pan and fill the pan with boiling water so it reaches about half way up the ramekins.
- Bake uncovered until the egg whites are just set and the yolks are soft and runny, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the ramekins.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with the shaved Parmesan and chives. Serve immediately with a side of toast.
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Notes
Use a water bath deep enough to reach halfway up the ramekins—this ensures gently cooked whites and perfectly soft yolks without overbaking.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3741IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 3mg
