Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon: Your Luxe Brunch Delight

Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon are a luxurious yet simple brunch option, offering rich flavors and creamy textures.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 ramekins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Ramekins

1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter for greasing ramekins
4 ounces Smoked Salmon or other smoked fish
4 tablespoons Crème Fraîche or sour cream
4 teaspoons Fresh Dill or chives/parsley
4 large Eggs fresh

For the Creamy Base

4 tablespoons Heavy Cream or milk
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea/table salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper or white pepper

For Cooking

1 cup Boiling Water for water bath

Optional Accompaniments

4 sticks Baguette/Brioche for serving

Equipment

Ramekins
baking dish
oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease four ramekins with unsalted butter. Place them inside a baking dish.
Layer 1 ounce of smoked salmon in each ramekin, followed by 1 tablespoon of crème fraîche and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of fresh dill.
Crack one egg into each ramekin, topping with 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Fill the baking dish with boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes for doneness.
Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve with additional dill or chives and crunchy baguette or brioche.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal texture, serve immediately after baking. Customize with ingredients like crispy bacon or spinach as desired.

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