Delightful Eggs en Cocotte with Smoked Salmon for Brunch Bliss

Indulge in exquisite Eggs en Cocotte featuring creamy baked eggs and smoked salmon, perfect for a delightful brunch.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 ramekins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter for greasing ramekins
4 ounces Smoked Salmon or substitute with leftover baked salmon
4 tablespoons Crème Fraîche or Sour Cream can use Boursin cheese for a twist
4 teaspoons Fresh Dill or swap for chives or parsley

For the Eggs

4 large Large Eggs use fresh eggs for best texture
4 tablespoons Heavy Cream reduce or omit for lighter version
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper optional

For Cooking

2 cups Boiling Water for bain-marie

Optional Serving

4 sticks Toasted Baguette or Brioche for dipping

Equipment

Ramekins
Baking Dish
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease the ramekins with unsalted butter.
Place about 1 ounce of smoked salmon in each ramekin, followed by 1 tablespoon of crème fraîche or sour cream and a teaspoon of fresh dill.
Crack one large egg into each ramekin and pour 1 tablespoon of heavy cream around each egg.
Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Place the ramekins in a baking dish and pour boiling water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, aiming for about 15 to 17 minutes for runny yolks.
Carefully remove the ramekins from the oven and serve immediately, optionally with toasted baguette or brioche.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 400mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh from the oven; serve immediately for optimal creaminess.

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