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Baked Eggs
Duration
25 min
Servings
For 4 People
Difficulty
medium
Ingredients
Servings:
4
- 4 piece large eggs
- 1.5 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.3 teaspoon sumac
- 0.3 teaspoon salt
- 0.2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 50 gram grated kashar cheese (optional)
- 5 piece cherry tomatoes (halved, optional)
- 1 handful fresh spinach (roughly chopped, optional)
Step-by-Step Preparation
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1
Start preheating the oven to 180°C (350°F). While the oven is heating, prepare 2 baking dishes or heat-resistant ramekins. We will carefully grease these containers to prevent the eggs from sticking during cooking and to add extra flavor to the dish.
2
Melt 1.5 tablespoons of butter in a small pan over low heat. Remove from the heat when the butter turns slightly brown and begins to release its characteristic nutty aroma. Immediately add 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika and 0.25 teaspoon of sumac, and mix quickly. Use a brush to spread this aromatic and slightly smoky mixture evenly over the bottom and sides of the baking dishes. This step will give your dish a deep, slightly smoky, and balanced acidic flavor profile.
3
Distribute 50 grams of grated kashar cheese (optional), 5 cherry tomatoes cut in half, and 1 handful of coarsely chopped fresh spinach evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dishes. These additions will cook along with the eggs, adding both visual richness and a nutritious touch to the dish.
4
Carefully crack 2 eggs into each baking dish. Take care to keep the yolks intact; this will provide an aesthetic appearance when cooked and help you maintain the runny consistency of the yolk.
5
Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of salt and 0.15 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper over the cracked eggs. You can personalize the flavor by adding other spices like a pinch of thyme or chili flakes according to your taste.
6
Place the prepared baking dishes into the preheated 180°C oven. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the egg whites are completely set and the yolks reach your desired consistency. You can cook for a shorter time for runny yolks or a few minutes longer for firmer yolks. To prevent the eggs from drying out and to achieve a juicier texture, you may consider covering the dishes with aluminum foil during the first 5-6 minutes of cooking.
7
Carefully remove the eggs from the oven and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. This short resting period completes the cooking process and allows the flavors to blend better.
8
Serve your oven-baked eggs hot with toasted whole wheat bread slices, sliced avocado, or fresh greens. Start your day with a delicious beginning with this healthy and satisfying recipe or treat yourself to a light meal. Bon appétit!
Chef's Tips
- Having the eggs at room temperature ensures they cook more evenly in the oven and the whites solidify more easily. Leave eggs taken from the refrigerator out for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
- Cooking time may vary depending on your oven's performance and your preferred consistency of the egg yolk. You can make adjustments for your own oven by observing the time closely during your first attempt.
- Using single-serving heat-resistant ramekins or souffle cups is ideal for the eggs to cook evenly and beautifully. These containers distribute heat evenly and provide ease of service.
- If you want a more homogeneous texture and a flavor where all ingredients are well mixed, you can lightly whisk the eggs in a bowl before cracking them into the cups, then distribute them with the other ingredients.
Alternative & Optional Ingredients
- You can obtain a lighter version by using olive oil instead of butter.
- You can add regional flavors by trying different types of cheese such as white cheese, curd cheese, or tulum cheese instead of kashar cheese.
- Optionally, you can prepare a richer meal by chopping protein sources like ham, smoked beef, or sucuk into small cubes and cooking them with the eggs.
- Instead of cherry tomatoes and spinach, you can add sautéed mushroom slices, thinly sliced capya peppers, or fresh onion (chopped).
- Instead of toasted bread on the side, you can create a more filling and gluten-free meal by serving it with boiled quinoa or roasted spiced potato cubes.
Gourmet Recommendations
- Drizzling a very small amount of high-quality extra virgin olive oil over the dish before serving will add shine and aromatic depth to your meal.
- If you want to make your dish more special, you can enrich the presentation by sprinkling a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese over it after cooking or garnishing with finely chopped fresh basil leaves.
- For those seeking a different flavor at your breakfast table, a slightly spicy Arnavut biber pickle will go very well with the oven-baked eggs.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving
Calories165 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrates2 g
Fat13 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
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