Oeufs Cocotte (Baked Eggs)

Oeufs cocotte is a French way of baking eggs in a water bath in the oven - you can add other ingredients as well but ham and cheese is one of the easiest variations. Oeufs cocotte taste best served hot with toast or strips of bread to dip in the egg yolks. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.fr]

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Boil water in a kettle.

Step: 2

Grease a small lidded casserole dish with olive oil. Distribute diced ham over the bottom and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese. Pour cream on top and season with a little pepper.

Step: 3

Crack eggs into the casserole dish one at a time, making sure egg yolks remain intact. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Gruyere cheese and fresh chives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover casserole dish and place into a roasting pan. Pour in enough boiling water so it reaches about halfway up the casserole dish.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes with the lid on. Uncover and continue baking until the egg whites are just set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 6 additional minutes.

Per Serving: 447 calories; protein 15.8g; carbohydrates 2.1g; fat 42.2g; cholesterol 293.8mg; sodium 626.3mg.

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Make fruit a morning habit is easy . Simply put the sweetness in your fridge next to the milk or on the table next to your grain bowl , or move your coffee maker or tea kettle — about anywhere where you’ll find it. Before you eat the rest of your food , eat your fruit. If you’re not usually a breakfast person.