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Egg cupcakes on a plate - oeufs au four

French Baked Eggs Muffins Recipe (Oeufs au four)

A delicious and healthy breakfast for those mornings on the go.
4.88 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snacks
Cuisine French
Servings 12
Calories 49 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of self-rising flour
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato coulis or tomato sauce
  • 1/5 cup of grated cheese eg. gruyère, emmental, etc.
  • pinch of dried basil and parsley leaves
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • pinch of garlic flakes

Substitutable Ingredients

  • 2-3 slices of jambon cru ham
  • 1 cup of fresh spinach
  • pinch of piment d'espelette or cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Beat the eggs in bowl with a whisk.
  • Once blended, add the tomato coulis, cheese, and flour and whisk throughly until it is smooth.
  • Wash and dry the spinach.
  • Chop the ham and spinach into small pieces and add to the mixture.
  • Mix in a pinch of salt and pepper, garlic, herbs, and spices depending on preferences.
  • Oil the muffin tray lightly.
  • Ladle the mixture into each section of the muffin tray.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for around 20 minutes till the egg muffins have risen.
  • Serve while warm.
  • For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat to serve.

Notes

This recipe will prepare 12 small egg muffins. Adjust herbs and spices based on personal preferences.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 72mg

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.