Cocotte Inspired Eggs

Prep time: 10 minutes  

Cooking time: 15 minutes  

Serves: 4 

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp butter  

  • 1 cup thickened cream  

  • 100g ham, finely chopped 

  • 8 large eggs 

  • Salt and pepper 

  • 50g Gruyere cheese, grated  

  • 2 tbsp chives, finely sliced 

  • ½ baguette, sliced and toasted  

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. 

  1. Butter the inside of the ramekins. 

  1. Add 1 tbsp of the cream on the base of each ramekin.  

  1. Divide the ham into the 4 ramekins. 

  1. Crack 2 eggs on each. Season with a pinch salt and pepper. 

  1. Pour in the rest of the cream on each ramekin 

  1. Grate the Gruyere cheese on equal amounts and place the ramekins into a deep tray with a cloth on the bottom to prevent the water from boiling.  

  1. Fill up the tray halfway up to the ramekins with boiling water and place the tray into the oven.  

  1. Cook the eggs for 12 minutes until they are still a little wobbly in the middle.  

  1. Remove from the water and serve with grilled or toasted baguette. 

  1. Garnish with chives and enjoy.  

 

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