Eggs Cocotte with Goat Cheese and Bacon

A simple and quick dish to prepare, perfect for a brunch, a gourmet starter, or a light dinner. Here is a summary of the recipe:
Ingredients (for 4 ramekins):
4 eggs
100 g bacon
100 g goat cheese (log or fresh)
4 tablespoons crème fraîche
Salt, pepper
Optional: chives or parsley for garnish
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 210°C.
Prepare the ramekins:
Place a spoonful of crème fraîche in the bottom of each ramekin.
Add the bacon browned in the pan, then pieces of goat cheese.
Add the eggs: Gently break an egg into each ramekin, taking care not to break the yolk. Salt and pepper.
Bake: Place the ramekins in a dish filled with hot water (bain-marie) and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the white is set but the yolk is still runny.
Serve hot: Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and accompany with toast or a green salad.
Tips:
Adjust the cooking according to your preference for the egg yolk (more or less runny).
Vary by adding vegetables such as cherry tomatoes or fresh spinach.

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