Oeufs Cocotte (Baked Eggs)
Description
Oeufs cocotte, also called eggs en cocotte, are delicious French soft baked eggs gently cooked in cream with ham, Gruyère cheese, and chives.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
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1/2 cup finely chopped ham
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2 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 large eggs
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1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a small, lidded casserole dish with olive oil. Boil water in a kettle and set aside.
2
Arrange ham in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Gruyère cheese. Pour in cream and season with black pepper. Crack eggs on top, one at a time, making sure yolks remain intact. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Gruyère cheese and chives. Season with salt and black pepper.
3
Cover the casserole dish and place it into a roasting pan. Pour enough boiled water into the roasting pan so it reaches about halfway up the sides of the casserole dish.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until whites are just set and yolks are still runny, 3 to 6 more minutes.