Herbed-Baked Eggs

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Bringing the Magic Home

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Cook Time:
9 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
2 servings

Times:

Prep: 3 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 9 min
Total:: 12 min

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Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
6 extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Toasted French bread or brioche, for serving

Directions

Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes and place the oven rack 6 inches below the heat.

Combine the garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and Parmesan and set aside. Carefully crack 3 eggs into each of 2 small bowls or teacups (you won't be baking them in these) without breaking the yolks. (It's very important to have all the eggs ready to go before you start cooking.)

Place 2 individual gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of cream and 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each dish and place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Quickly, but carefully, pour 3 eggs into each gratin dish and sprinkle evenly with the herb mixture, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place back under the broiler for 5 to 6 minutes, until the whites of the eggs are almost cooked. (Rotate the baking sheet once if they aren't cooking evenly.) The eggs will continue to cook after you take them out of the oven. Allow to set for 60 seconds and serve hot with toasted bread.

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Kate brooklyn, NY 02-07-2010
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under cooked?
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I'm not sure what I did wrong... everyone else's were over cooked but mine were under cooked. The whites were clear after 6... minutes under the broiler on high... Did this happen to anyone else? I must have screwed something up but I don't know what...Read more
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Joy Lansdale, PA 01-23-2010
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YUM!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ina's recipes never miss! I slipped a few shards or serrano ham in between the eggs and herb/cheese layers with delicious... result.Read more
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KATHRYN Grand Rapids, MI 01-18-2010
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A Brand New Favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is outstanding! They are so easy to make and come out creamy, Oh So Tasty and perfectly cooked every time. My... whole family loves these eggs. A new staple is ours!Read more
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Lori Irving, TX 01-14-2010
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Yummy, easy, and elegant egg dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these eggs last night, and my husband raved about them. I made a few slight changes based on the ingredients we had... at home. Since we didn't have cream, I used whole milk. I used fresh parsley since we had some on hand from another recipe, but I used dried thyme and rosemary. I didn't want to spend the money to buy those fresh since the recipe requires such a small amount. For the dried herbs, I used half the amount the recipe called for since dried herbs are supposed to be stronger. The cooking time was perfect for me because I don't like my egg yolks runny. This would be a good recipe to entertain with because it's tasty, elegant, and inexpensive to make. Thanks, Ina!Read more
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Mark Crystal River, FL 12-23-2009
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Easy and FANTASTIC!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Came out great!
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Lollie El Dorado Hills, CA 12-03-2009
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Perfect the first time !! :)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dish for the first time this morning. I followed Ina's directions exactly and they came out perfect, and my... husband agreed. I am not sure why some people had difficulty, especially with the eggs becoming too hard and perhaps burnt somewhat. One must remember to check the space between your rack and the broiler unit. I measured mine, which was actually in the middle of the oven and it was 6 inches exactly. I will make this again and again..... LollieRead more