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    Home » Type » Breakfast » Eggs

    Baked Eggs in the Basket

    Published: Jan 19, 2011 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 63 Comments

    What was it that Julia Child said about chicken – you could eat it every day for a year without ever eating the same dish?  Well that’s exactly how I feel about eggs.  I love how many different variations there are on even just the classic combo of eggs and toast:  soft-boiled eggs with toast soldiers; eggs Benedict; the classic American diner meal of eggs any way you like, toast, hash browns, and breakfeast meat; and any number of egg sandwiches, to name a few. 

    I made eggs in the basket, but with a slightly different twist:  baked, not fried.  A popular version of this dish consists of an egg cooked inside a hole that’s cut out of the middle of a piece of bread; but even this, which is so similar to my version, yields a completely different result:  a fried egg, while mine is baked.  (How is that for versatility?!)

    This recipe is a real winner with kids in particular since the eggs come in cute little packages.  But they’re just as easy to dress up for a lovely brunch item, by serving them in ramekins with fresh herbs and hollandaise for topping.

    Baked Eggs in the Basket

    (Yield:  1 serving)

    2 pieces of bread
    2 eggs
    Butter
    Salt and pepper
    Minced fresh chives, or any other green herb you like (optional, for garnish)

    A muffin tray or 2 individual ramekins

    Preheat oven to 375F; generously butter two muffin wells or two individual ramekins.  Trim the bread to fit inside the muffin wells or ramekins.  Place a piece of bread into each well, then gently crack an egg into each piece of bread.  Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top of each egg and bake until the egg reaches your desired consistency (about 14-18 minutes gives set whites with runny yolks; increase time from there if you like a more well done yolk).  To serve, if you used a muffin tray, let the egg baskets rest about 5 minutes in the tray, then run a sharp paring knife around the outside and use a fork to gently remove (if you used ramekins, you can serve them in the ramekins.)  If desired, sprinkle minced fresh chives on top before serving.  You can also serve with hollandaise if you like.

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    1. Heather says

      January 23, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Mine aren't as pretty as yours but they were delicious! My 3 year old asks me for "egg baskets" all of the time now!

      Reply
    2. stephanie says

      February 18, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      Great idea. So easy and versatile! Thanks :)

      Reply
    3. AlliLo says

      June 13, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      Do you think these could be made the night before and kept in the fridge?? These look delicious but I need a breakfast on the go.

      Reply
      • Faith says

        June 14, 2013 at 9:13 pm

        AlliLo, I haven't made these ahead of time and stored them in the fridge, so I don't know for sure; my only concern is that the runny yolk wouldn't be as good after being refrigerated. If you decide you want to give it a try, it might be better to cook them a little longer so the yolk isn't runny. Let me know if you give it a try!

        Reply
    4. Penster47 says

      September 21, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      I think I'll try these and use crescent rolls for the basket! and maybe a little chopped ham or crumbled bacon. Yum!!!

      Reply
    5. Rebecca says

      September 20, 2012 at 11:01 pm

      I remember my grandma would make something like this with bits of bacon and cheese on the bottom. They were great and easy if you had a large family cause they can be cooked all at one time.

      Reply
    6. Susan says

      January 31, 2011 at 5:08 pm

      I've copied and pasted this one - they sound wonderful and I love the presentation.

      Reply
    7. nancy at good food matters says

      January 26, 2011 at 7:58 am

      I often make the fried "eggs-in-the-hole" but your baked version looks prettier--and is much healthier. Love it!

      Reply
    8. Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says

      January 23, 2011 at 12:42 am

      I could easily eat eggs every day, especially when my hens are in gear! Those eggs in baskets are a perfect way to prepare them. :)

      Reply
    9. Anna Johnston says

      January 22, 2011 at 6:18 pm

      Well said Faith...., I love eggs & find they're pretty much my go to meal when I want to whip up something different.

      Reply
    10. Biren @ Roti n Rice says

      January 22, 2011 at 11:42 am

      I absolutely love this idea Faith! I will have to make these for breakfast soon.

      Reply
    11. grace says

      January 22, 2011 at 4:40 am

      you'd think that by now i'd stop being surprised when i come across a new way to prepare and serve eggs, but i'm not. put a runny egg yolk on anything and the deliciousness factor gets raised exponentially. :)

      Reply
    12. Padhu says

      January 22, 2011 at 3:53 am

      Looks awesome
      Do drop by
      Padhuskitchen
      when u find time

      Reply
    13. Lucy says

      January 21, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      I love this idea! The picture of the runny egg has me hungry :)

      Reply
    14. Amanda @SomethingSavory says

      January 20, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      Looks delicious and simple! I love the idea of serving it with hollandaise, like an easy to make eggs benedict! Could definitely shred some canadian bacon and add it before the egg.

      I will have to make these soon!

      Reply
    15. sarah (the SHU box) says

      January 20, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      this. is. GENIUS!! simple, healthy, beautiful, mouth-wateringly delcious-looking. a faith classic :)

      Reply
    16. Raina says

      January 20, 2011 at 6:35 pm

      These look great! My kids would definitely love them, and I agree they would make a delicious and impressive dish for a brunch:)

      Reply
    17. Magic of Spice says

      January 20, 2011 at 1:59 pm

      Now this is a great idea! Versatile in deed, and the would make a great light meal for anytime of day. Nice :)

      Reply
    18. Lisa says

      January 20, 2011 at 12:19 pm

      Yum! I could definitely deal with this---they look so nice, and not difficult to make. Thanks for the idea! I'm going to try and impress people with these :)

      Reply
    19. Aipi says

      January 20, 2011 at 11:48 am

      That is such a lovely dish,and I can bet on the excellent taste as well:)

      US Masala

      Reply
    20. delphcotecuisine says

      January 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

      what a wonderful and yummy way to cook and eat eggs, I love that
      bises from France
      Delphine

      Reply
    21. Angie's Recipes says

      January 20, 2011 at 9:04 am

      omg..this is such a brilliant idea! I love it.

      Reply
    22. 5 Star Foodie says

      January 20, 2011 at 8:22 am

      Oh, great idea to bake the eggs in the basket in the muffin tin! Super delicious for sure!

      Reply
    23. FOODESSA says

      January 20, 2011 at 8:14 am

      Faith, your as crazy about eggs as my Hubby is...and coincidentally, I had just made these very same cups last week for a brunch. I just added a little ham and roasted veggies to the mix...yummy!
      For those who've never made them this way...it's nice of you to show them how it's done ;o)

      Ciao for now,
      Claudia

      Reply
    24. angie says

      January 20, 2011 at 7:50 am

      I had a recent post baked eggs and topping with Pain Au Levain and it turned out great, but not enough of the bread! Putting it on the bottom is divine! I'm going to try a variation where I just cut cubes of the Pain Au Levain and then crack the egg over top. I'll be sure to link back my adaptation to yours!!! thanks!

      Reply
    25. Chiara says

      January 20, 2011 at 6:07 am

      I love eggs... and these look really appetizing in their little bread basket!

      Reply
    26. pigpigscorner says

      January 20, 2011 at 4:33 am

      So cute! Never thought of serving egg on toast this way!

      Reply
    27. Maria @ Scandifoodie says

      January 20, 2011 at 3:14 am

      That looks amazing, especially the oozing egg... Delicious!

      Reply
    28. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      January 20, 2011 at 2:00 am

      I like the idea of baking these as you could do so many at one time if you are feeding lots of people plus it is healthier! Win win! :D

      Reply
    29. Lentil Breakdown says

      January 20, 2011 at 1:28 am

      I forgot all about birdies in the nest! Thanks for the inspiring reminder!

      Reply
    30. foodies at home says

      January 20, 2011 at 12:49 am

      I make something similar for my family but I fry it and top them with cinnamon and maple syrup. I like your way!

      Reply
    31. Veronica says

      January 20, 2011 at 12:47 am

      Aw, I love it! I recently just tried making a toad in the hole and it was fun but I'm so lazy, now I just plop a fried egg on top of a piece of toast so I don't have to cut a hole out of the middle first. Strangely, I could totally see myself making eggs this way instead! so cute.

      Reply
    32. Carolyn Jung says

      January 20, 2011 at 12:31 am

      A perfect runny yolk is a thing of beauty. I wish I could dive into this right this second.

      Reply
    33. A Canadian Foodie says

      January 20, 2011 at 12:13 am

      This is a perfect follow up to Toad in the Hole with my grade 7 class in their breakfast unit. It is gorgeous and there are so many possibilities for jazzing it up and making enough for a crowd. Love it!
      :)
      Valerie

      Reply
    34. Victoria says

      January 19, 2011 at 10:39 pm

      Love love love love love this! I've made the other variation you're referring to, and I've made other baked egg dishes, but I love the simplicity of this! The presentation is great and you definitely could serve this to guests :) Yum!

      Reply
    35. kalli says

      January 19, 2011 at 10:11 pm

      as i remember you are amazing in the kitchen! these look so good!

      Reply
    36. Carol says

      January 19, 2011 at 9:47 pm

      These are definitely on the menu sometime this weekend. They look fabulous! Great idea!

      Reply
    37. Reeni says

      January 19, 2011 at 9:38 pm

      You made eggs super special Faith! These are adorable!

      Reply
    38. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says

      January 19, 2011 at 7:29 pm

      What a great idea! We share a love of eggs and everything bagels and crackers (which were awesome, too BTW)! I could eat eggs every day, too and feel bad that the poor egg has gotten a bad rap the last few decades, all for naught!

      Reply
    39. Cara Craves... says

      January 19, 2011 at 6:47 pm

      That is the cutest idea!
      They remind me of a thing we call "toad in the hole."
      Bread with a circle cut out, put in the pan and the
      egg dropped in the middle to cook.
      So yummy.

      Reply
    40. BeadedTail says

      January 19, 2011 at 5:47 pm

      I didn't know what that title meant but now it makes so much sense! What a great idea! Wish I liked soft eggs though. :(

      Reply
    41. lequan says

      January 19, 2011 at 5:40 pm

      OMG! Yes, that's exactly what I said when I saw your delicious looking picture! You're right, these would be a huge hit for the kids. I think you've just helped me make my kidsveat eggs. I love this idea, Faith! Not only will it be a winner for my kiddies, but you've already won me over with this easy, yet fabulous way to serve an egg. Thank you for sharing this!

      Reply
    42. Katerina says

      January 19, 2011 at 4:24 pm

      This is so smart. I will try to make them this way for my picky son. Perhaps he will like them.

      Reply
    43. Tanvi@SinfullySpicy says

      January 19, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      Wonderful breakfast idea.I am an eggholic at breakfast time.these baskets look so beautiful and filling.Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    44. Priya says

      January 19, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      Damn tempting dish, yumm!

      Reply
    45. Julie M. says

      January 19, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      How cute are those!? I don't think you would even need ramekins for guests, they're perfect just the way you made them!

      Reply
    46. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

      January 19, 2011 at 2:22 pm

      Oh just too cute !!!! I am so used to seeing the phyllo version I never saw one with bread.

      Reply
    47. blackbookkitchendiaries says

      January 19, 2011 at 2:03 pm

      this such a cute breakfast idea.. its a keeper:)

      Reply
    48. Blond Duck says

      January 19, 2011 at 1:57 pm

      I had such a hard time leaving a comment today! These are adorable! They remind me of egg and a hole that I made for a kid I nannied!

      Reply
    49. Nicole, RD says

      January 19, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      How cute and simple! So unique! I love Julia's saying about chicken...so true!!

      Reply
    50. Heavenly Housewife says

      January 19, 2011 at 1:23 pm

      I am always looking for cool egg dishes. These look great and are high in cute factor :D
      *kisses* HH

      Reply
    51. Lazaro says

      January 19, 2011 at 1:22 pm

      Faith,

      That is just fantastic. Prefect execution and presentation. I'd be happy eating this anytime.

      Bravo

      Reply
    52. Steve @ HPD says

      January 19, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      "Oh God above, if heaven has a taste it must be an egg with butter and salt, and after the eff is there anything in the world lovelier than fresh warm bread and a mug of sweet golden tea?"

      Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes

      Reply
    53. Nutmeg Nanny says

      January 19, 2011 at 12:17 pm

      These look great! You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this...yum!

      Reply
    54. Swathi says

      January 19, 2011 at 11:44 am

      Looks delicious,Love it, Bread and egg nice combo

      Reply
    55. Dana says

      January 19, 2011 at 11:03 am

      These are so adorable! They look elegant and cute at the same time. Great twist on this recipe!

      Reply
    56. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

      January 19, 2011 at 11:00 am

      I'm not even a big egg eater, but these are so precious that I might make them over the weekend. What a perfect Saturday morning breakfast!!!

      Reply
    57. Mary says

      January 19, 2011 at 10:44 am

      This is a real treat that your photos only serve to highlight. This is a fabulous way to serve eggs. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

      Reply
    58. Sharon says

      January 19, 2011 at 10:38 am

      Wow Faith you're amazing! This is a SUPER idea! And so easy too! I love soft boiled egg so I know I could eat 10 of these at once! Your third photo is glorious - look at that yolk oozing out! I can't wait to try these :D

      Reply
    59. Erica says

      January 19, 2011 at 10:34 am

      I agree! Eggs are amazing! Such a great source of protein and delicious. The baked version looks so good (actually better than the fried version)

      Reply
    60. Rosa says

      January 19, 2011 at 9:57 am

      Pretty! A great idea.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    61. Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen says

      January 19, 2011 at 9:50 am

      You are AMAZING!! I've never thought of a baked version of egg-in-the-basket! This looks incredible, thank you for sharing! :D

      Reply
    62. Crustabakes says

      January 19, 2011 at 9:47 am

      i am so drawn to the picture with the runny egg! YUMMMMM

      Reply

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