Chef John's Baked Eggs

Eggs are baked in a spicy marinara sauce and topped with cream and Parmigiano-Reggiano, for a rich and creamy brunch dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 560 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 slices toast
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.33333334326744 cup marinara sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Spoon marinara sauce into the bottom of a small baking dish, about 1/4 inch high. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Make a narrow well in the center of the sauce for the eggs.

Step 3

Crack each egg into a ramekin, then pour into the baking dish over the marinara sauce.

Step 4

Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil, and cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until yolks are just set, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with toast.