Light Meal – Eggs En Cocotte
The classic French name for this type of egg dish is Oeufs En Cocotte, and it is named after the dishes in which the eggs are cooked, which are called ramekins and look like mini souffle dishes with enough space for baking eggs. Information from Delia On Line
Ingredients:
- 50g Ham, cut into cubes
- 4 Eggs
- 4 tsp Whipping or Single cream
- Chopped chives or other dried herbs (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Preheat oven to 190C.
- Smear the inside of two ceramic ramekins or two small oven-proof with butter.
- Divide the ham among the two cups. Crack two eggs into one.
- Spoon 2 tsp of cream over the egg whites in each cup, being careful not to cover the yolks.
- Place the ramekins in a small roasting or cake tin.
- Pour hot water into the tin until it reaches halfway up the ramekins. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 mins, depending on how runny you like your eggs.
- Remove tin from oven, sprinkle salt and pepper over the eggs to taste. Scatter herbs over them.
- Serve with buttered toast.
- Kitchen note: If you do not like ham ~ saute some mushroom in butter, smoked salmon, bacon and grated cheese are other possibilities. – Recipe from Hunger Management, Sunday Times
simple & yummy one
Rebecca, Lori & HoustonWok: Yes, an easy meal for busy person.
ham eggs and cream???how could you go wrong w/a dish like this. Thanks for sharing.
It looks delicious, light and easy. A greast meal for when times get super busy.
oh wow this looks awesome love eggs wish my lil one would as well!
Kristy & Nat: You're welcome. This is really good for breakfast or light lunch.
This is so nice, and EASY to put together in the morning when I am short of time ( ALWAYS) : ) … Thanks so much for teaching me this…and the pictures are excellent quality Anncoo.
Such an interesting recipe & looks great too! Have never try this before. Thanks for sharing.
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So simple and good-looking! I love it!
Hi Rylan,
Thank for your nice words. Please visit often.
hahaa..Vraiment ? C'est embarrassant. Je pense la meilleure utilisation l'arrière anglais puisque nous avons un traducteur.
Amour,Anncoo
Ton français est compréhensible mais quelques mots sont mis à l'envers. Tu te débrouilles beaucoup mieux en français, que moi en anglais. J'ai la chance d'avoir un traducteur ce qui m'aide énormément !
Bisous et bon dimanche, Doria
The presentation is totally totally awesome! Very unique and I love that. It also looks so delish!
I've never eaten eggs cooked this way. It sounds delicious!
Pierre: Thank you for your compliment.
you perfectly cooked this French masterpeice bravo !!
abd if you enjoy french food come and see my apple swing !!!!
cheers from Paris Pierre
CBL: yes, is better to eat this after birth.
Little Inbox: Thank you 🙂
Laura: This is quite filling especially with the cream in it but it was really good.
I love oeufs en cocotte, they are light, simple (but not so easy to cook at the perfect point) and delicious. But I use one ramekin per egg.
It looks really good!
This looks good and easy enough to prepare but I think I have to reserve it after giving birth because I can't eat half-cooked egg now (the egg yoik is not full cooked, isn't it?)
Faith,Wenn: Thank you @_@
Ingrid: Try this for your children 🙂
Kathy: Thank you! I would say this is delicious meal.
Anncoo, this is a beautiful beautiful presentation for eggs. I can imagine how good these are. Iso enjoy breakfast recipes. This is a keeper! Thank you for finding and sharing this.
I struggle with eggs especially fried or poached. My children on the other hand would love this.
~ingrid
Looks great and interesting! Your pictures are beautiful too!
nice..love it..
Preety: Thanks for visiting 🙂
5* Foodie: Thank you!
JW: Thanks for your compliment 🙂
What a lovely way to prepare eggs! I'll have to try this!
Hey Ancoo..
You always have some of the lovliest..lightest and very interesting breakfast ideas 🙂 This one is too 🙂
Very nice, this would be lovely for supper!
perfect for breakfast..
Gera: Yes, I also love the name of this dish.
Sangeetha, Cherry Potato: Really good for breakfast. I think for kids, it is better to use one egg.
Mamatkamal: Thank you 🙂 Have a nice weekend.
Light and delicious. Very nice recipe. Have a great day darling.
This really nice if have it for my breakfast!Looks yummy and simple.
Looks delicious and easy to prepare.:)
So cute name and so yummy too.. really these eggs are a full delicious breakfast!
Cheers,
Gera
TINTIN: You're welcome.
Anja: I'll look forward to see your post 🙂 Have a nice weekend.
Murasaki, Palidor, Nostalgia: You'll love it after you try it.
Looks great! I am skeptical about double boiling in the oven but this one sure inspires enough to give it a go. Thanks for sharing.
Simple, but it looks delicious! What a great way to enjoy eggs.
Sounds good. I like the addition of cream. 🙂
I wanted to make these eggs since a long time… now you got me to make it. its one of the healhiest kinds to eat egg. have a great week anncoo.
Simple and yet yummy meal for kids. Thanks for sharing the recipe here.
Reana: I am sure the whole family will love this.
Merci, Doria. Je l'aime vraiment beaucoup. Est cela vrai français plat ? Espérez que mon écriture dans le français est claire à vous.
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Pearlyn, Sze Sze, Tracie: This is really good to eat but very filling.
Simone: Because I was inspired by your beautiful picture.
FLB, Lynda, Foodie, Peachkins: Yes, must try this. You'll definitely love it.
hungry tummies: hahaaa…Same here.
Coleen: This is the first time to make this. I would like to give 4**** for it.
Quinn: I saw your posting already. Good creation!
wah.. I want to have this for breakfast! Looks so tempting ler..
Ah, you made the dish too!! Thanks for the link back… Yours looks lovely!
Wow, simple & nice. Will try it up.
I love eggs , will try this for Sunday breakfast , thanks for sharing !
Il est vrai que ces oeufs en cocotte sont facile et rapide à réaliser et cela plait beaucoup servi en cocotte individuelle !
Avec du pain grillé, c'est très bon !
Bisous, Doria
i believe my kids will love this dish..ham with eggs.. so different from the steamed ones we usually have.. thanks for sharing this here..