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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Trena missouri city, TX 09-28-2009
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Perfect! Just like Ina
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love this recipe. It took several attempts to get it just right, but well worth the effort. I've tweaked it by... substituting milk for cream. I use Corning "Side-kick" dishes (shallow rectangular ) for two eggs each. I bake them in a countertop convection oven at 400 degrees for exactly 4 minutes. Perfect!Read more
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Eileen Lakeland, FL 08-27-2009
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Who knew?!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy but tasted divine! who would guess it was so easy and something so simple would be so elegant and... delicious? We paired this with the Endive, Pear & Roquefort Salad featured in this episode. It made for a nice, romantic late-night supper for two. Highly recommend! Ina rocks!Read more
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emma covington, GA 05-18-2009
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Yum!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Beautiful presentation and quite yummy. A tip--make sure your eggs are really cold so that you can easily transfer them... without the yolks breaking.Read more
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Lisa Colleyville, TX 03-26-2009
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Simply Elegant!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Oh my ! What a beautiful dish ! I can't wait to serve it to guests.Elegant and easy. I will adjust the time to 4-5 minutes... though. Thanks again Ina !Read more
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Lynn Chesterfield, MO 01-27-2009
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10 star recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE this recipe! I made it first for a Christmas breakfast for the family and eveyone LOVED it...like, lick the plate... loved it! I've since made it for larger groups and using muffin tins lined with a slice of ham, then following the rest of the recipe. They come out easily using 2 spoons and everyone loved having their own, or multiple, herbed eggs! Thank you so much!!!!Read more
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Donna Hamburg, NY 01-10-2009
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Classy Egg Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We made this on a snowy late Saturday morning in January. All I can say is great! My husband and I loved the recipe, but... agree with other reviewers...6 minutes under the broiler is a bit much. I will def make these again, trying the bake method as some have mentioned. Now all I need is the gratin dishes as I used heavy chili bowls.Read more