Chef John's Baked Eggs

Chef John's Baked Eggs
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    1 People
  • VIEWS
    928

Experience a symphony of flavors with these delectable baked eggs. A spicy, vibrant sauce cradles perfectly cooked eggs, creating a culinary experience reminiscent of huevos rancheros, but with a unique twist. Served with crusty toast, it's pure magic in every bite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    418 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    21 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1075 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    36 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Spread the marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a small baking dish, creating a layer about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. With the back of a spoon, make two small, shallow wells in the center of the sauce, spaced slightly apart. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully crack each egg into a separate ramekin or small bowl. Gently pour each egg into one of the prepared wells in the sauce. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Evenly sprinkle the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the eggs and sauce. Drizzle each egg with olive oil, followed by a drizzle of heavy cream. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, approximately 10-12 minutes. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep a close eye on them. (12 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve immediately with your favorite toasted bread for dipping and scooping up every last bit of the delicious sauce and perfectly baked eggs. (2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the sauce before baking.
Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
If you prefer a firmer yolk, bake for a few minutes longer.
Serve with a side of crispy bacon or chorizo for a heartier meal.
You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the texture will be slightly different.

Austyn Mills

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 309 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Cordia Boehm

    I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a great cook but it came out great.

  • Nolan Cartwright

    The eggs were so creamy and flavorful. The toast was perfect for dipping.

  • Heber Mills

    So simple and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Antonietta Zemlak

    So easy to make and perfect for a quick brunch. The eggs came out perfectly cooked!

  • Zander Kerluke

    This is such a creative and delicious way to eat eggs!

  • River Koch

    Excellent recipe. I would highly recommend it.

  • Karl Runte

    Absolutely delicious! I added a little bit of garlic to the marinara and it was perfect.

  • Orval Effertz

    A great dish for a lazy Sunday morning!

  • Kevon Abshire

    This is my new favorite way to eat eggs! I used a spicy marinara for an extra kick.

  • Mara Reilly

    Great recipe! My family loved it. I added some mushrooms to the sauce.

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