Here’s how to make oven baked eggs for a simple and delicious breakfast! It makes perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks, and you can add optional toppings to step them up.
There’s something that feels magical about oven baked eggs: maybe because it feels fancy without requiring any skill? If you get nervous about making the perfect sunny side up egg or omelette, this is the recipe for you!
You’ll just throw the eggs into small baking dishes, then load them up with toppings of your choice. You can simple like Parmesan and herbs, or fancy like sauteed spinach and mushrooms. Either way, the oven is now my preferred way to make eggs for cozy brunch when family pops in or a cozy weekend morning!
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Ingredients and Equipment You Need
The ingredient list is short. Here’s what goes into each serving:
- Fresh eggs: You’ll use two large eggs per ramekin.
- Butter or oil: This creates a rich base that prevents sticking. For a dairy-free version, substitute with olive oil.
- Optional toppings: I like adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to each dish for best flavor.
- Baking dishes: Small ramekins or ceramic dishes work best. I use 5-inch ramekins that are just the right size for two eggs.
How to Make Baked Eggs: Basic Method
Baked eggs are so simple, you barely need a recipe! Actually, you don’t need one. Memorize this simple method and you can make them on repeat for special brunch (or jump to the recipe below):
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. The perfect temperature for baking eggs.
- Melt ½ tablespoon butter for each dish. Throw them in the already warm oven to make quick work of it. Then brush it around your dish. Substitute neutral oil for dairy free.
- Add 2 eggs per dish. To avoid shells, crack them into a small bowl first, then slide them in. But you can also go right into the dish.
- Add salt and pepper. Just ⅛ teaspoon salt per dish does the trick!
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Usually my eggs are perfectly cooked at 13 minutes in a ramekin to where the yolk is runny and the white is set. This style is closest to sunny side up eggs. You can cook a few minutes longer if you want the yolk to be set. Start checking at 12 minutes to gauge timing: it all depends on the thickness of your baking dish.
Creative Topping Ideas
Here’s the fun part: adding toppings to your baked eggs! This can be as complicated or simple as you like. My favorite is just Parmesan and fresh herbs, which takes no time at all. Here are some ideas to get your wheels turning:
- Parmesan and fresh herbs: Try chives, fresh thyme, or sliced basil
- Cheddar and pico de gallo: Go Tex Mex with a little salsa on top! Or use pico de gallo.
- Sauteed mushrooms and feta: Try these best sauteed mushrooms and add a few handfuls spinach to the mix.
- Sauteed greens: Or go big with garlicky sautéed spinach or sauteed kale.
- Bacon or vegan bacon: Try adding some crumbles of coconut bacon or shiitake bacon.
Perfect Pairings to Serve Alongside
Are you cooking up a special brunch? There are so many fun things to serve with baked eggs. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:
- Hash browns: Make Homemade Hash Browns on the stovetop. You can also make Oven Hash Browns or Sweet Potato Hash Browns before you make the eggs., then turn down the oven.
- Breakfast potatoes: Make up a skillet of home-style Breakfast Potatoes or Home Fries.
- Toast: Quick and easy! Grab a store-bought loaf or our No Knead Bread.
- Muffins: Bake a pan of Banana Oatmeal Muffins, Banana Blueberry Muffins or Apple Muffins with Streusel.
- Scones: Get fancy with Blueberry Scones or Dairy Free Scones.
- Biscuits: Add Flaky Homemade Biscuits or Dairy Free Biscuits.
Storage and Reheating
While baked eggs are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, the yolks will firm up during storage and reheating, so they won’t be runny anymore.
To reheat, place the ramekin in a 300°F oven for a few minutes until warmed through.
Dietary Notes
This baked eggs recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but adjust the timing accordingly. It all depends on the thickness of the ramekin, the depth, and how many eggs you add. Check early to avoid overcooking.
No covering needed. The uncovered baking method allows the tops to set properly while keeping the yolks runny.
You can prep the buttered ramekins ahead, but crack the eggs in just before baking for the best texture. You can bake up to 8 ramekins at once on a large baking sheet.
Use any small, oven-safe dishes like custard cups, small gratin dishes, or even a muffin tin. Just adjust timing based on the size and depth.
Oven Baked Eggs
Here’s how to make oven baked eggs for a simple and delicious breakfast! It makes perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks, and you can add optional toppings to step them up.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Eggs
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For each serving
- 2 eggs
- ½ tablespoon butter (or substitute neutral oil for dairy free)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Topping ideas:
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme sprigs
- Shredded cheddar cheese, salsa or pico de gallo
- Sauteed spinach and mushrooms, feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- While the oven preheats, add ½ tablespoon butter to each small baking dish or ramekin. Add to the oven until it melts (about 1 minute), then use a brush to spread it around the inside of the dish.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl, then slide 2 into each dish. Sprinkle each with ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Place the baking dishes on a baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes (ours usually take 13 minutes), until whites are set and yolk reach desired firmness. The exact timing depends on the thickness of the dish. (If desired, you can cook longer to get a fully cooked yolk.)
- Sprinkle with toppings and serve. Keep in mind the baking dishes are hot, so place them on a separate plate for serving.
More Ways to Cook Eggs
There are so many tasty ways to cook eggs; here are some of my favorites:
- Fried: Sunny Side Up Eggs, Over Easy Eggs, Over Medium Eggs, Over Hard Eggs
- Scrambled: Scrambled Eggs, Fluffy Eggs, or Breakfast Vegetable Scramble
- Poached: Poached Eggs
- Boiled: Hard Boiled Eggs or Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs
- Omelette: Classic Omelette
- Sandwich: Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwich, Fried Egg Sandwich or Egg Salad Sandwich
- Tacos: Easy Egg Tacos or Epic Breakfast Tacos
- Frittata: Spinach Feta Frittata or Veggie Mini Frittatas
- Deviled: Easy Deviled Eggs