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    Home > Recipes > Eggs

    Muffin Pan Baked Eggs

    Published: Aug 18, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 27 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Skip the messy skillet or griddle and make muffin pan baked eggs. These cook perfectly in the oven and are great for serving a crowd.

    muffin pan egg in a black muffin pan

    As an egg-loving family, we are always looking for new ways to cook eggs for a crows, and this one is not only the simplest, but gives the most consistent results of any method I've used before.

    While we won't be totally leaving our old standby batch egg methods like Spaghetti Squash Egg Nests or Baked Egg in a Hole, the simplicity and consistency of a good old muffin tin really is tops. And these can be made-ahead too!

    overhead image of a baked egg being removed from a muffin pan

    Here's how to do it:

    How to Bake Eggs

    • Heat the oven to 400°F / 204°C.
    • Spray a muffin pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Add ¼ tablespoon of butter to each space in the tin.
    • Melt the butter in the oven for about 1 minute.
    • Crack the eggs into the melted butter. Add some fresh herbs if you'd like.
    • Bake the eggs for 7 to 9 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are slightly runny.
    • Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Serve with toast.
    overhead image of 12 eggs cracked into a muffin pan

    How to Serve Baked Eggs

    • Over roasted asparagus or another vegetable
    • On buttered toast
    • In a sandwich
    • Chopped and in tortillas (with cheese!)
    • On noodles
    • Over a green salad

    muffin pan baked eggs on toast

    Ingredients

    • Nonstick Cooking Spray - You don't want the eggs to stick. You can grease the pan with a bit of nonstick or olive oil cooking spray or just rub each muffin pan space with some oil.
    • Butter - Salted or unsalted will work. Cooking the eggs in melted butter adds flavor and goes even further to prevent sticking.
    • Eggs - Feel free to scale up or down, using only as many spaces in the muffin pan as you need.
    • Fresh Herbs - Optional but delicious. A sprinkle of fresh herbs is beautiful and adds flavor.
    • Salt and Pepper - Eggs need these of course!
    brown eggs in an egg carton

    More Egg Recipes

    • Chilaquiles
    • Spaghetti Squash Egg Nests
    • Sheet Pan Hash Browns
    • Slow Cooker Bagel Breakfast Casserole

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    3.34 from 48 votes

    Muffin Pan Baked Eggs

    Topped with herbs and baked in a muffin pan, this is a great way to serve eggs to a crowd without dealing with an over-crowded skillet or griddle.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

    Ingredients

    • Nonstick Cooking Spray
    • 3 tablespoons Butter, cut into 12 small cubes
    • 12 Large Eggs
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Fresh Herbs (like parsley, chives, or thyme)
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Toast, for serving

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F / 204°C.
    • Spray a muffin pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray. In each space of the pan, place about ¼ tablespoon of butter. Transfer the pan to the oven just until the butter is melted, about 1 minute.
    • Crack the eggs into the spaces of the muffin pan. Add herbs.
    • Bake in the oven until the whites are fully set and the yolks are cooked to your liking, 7 to 9 minutes. (7 ½ minutes seems to be the sweet spot for me, with cooked whites and slightly runny yolks.)
    • Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Serve with toast.

    Notes

    Make ahead - These eggs reheat well in the microwave. Store them in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2eggs | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 342mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 123mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ashley

      March 25, 2013 at 11:20 pm

      Jess, it's like you read my mind. I've been thinking lately about making baked eggs - probably due to all the Easter brunch planning : ) I absolutely love all the herbs in this (although it makes me want to get our garden started already but with the cold weather and snow... not happening yet!)

      Reply
      • Jess

        March 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

        I heard it's still so cold and snowy where you are, Ashley! Nothing like snow on Easter - hopefully it warms up before the weekend. P.S....Wishing you could send a few of those Cookie Cups my way. 😉

        Reply
    2. Karista

      March 26, 2013 at 6:21 am

      These look so wonderful I think I might just make this for dinner. I love the addition of the herbs which I think beautifully compliments fresh eggs. A lovely post Jess! I am now hungry for Baked Eggs 🙂

      Reply
      • Jess

        March 26, 2013 at 8:07 pm

        I'm looking forward to making these for dinner, Karista. I love eggs for dinner. Beautiful post this week - thinking of you!

        Reply
    3. Diana @ Brooklyn Atlas

      March 26, 2013 at 8:33 am

      Those herbed eggs look amazing. Barefoot in Paris is such a great book; sometimes the simplest recipes are the best ones!

      Reply
      • Jess

        March 26, 2013 at 8:06 pm

        It's one of my favorites, Diana. Unfortunately, my cookbooks get so little love these days - there's so much good stuff on the internet, but this reminds me that I need to use my actual cookbooks more often.

        Reply
    4. Keegan

      March 26, 2013 at 8:51 am

      I think this would make a phenomenal breakfast. It looks very good. Great work!

      Reply
    5. PolaM

      March 26, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      I love this dish! I want some for breakfast tomorrow!

      Reply
    6. Katie (The Muffin Myth)

      March 26, 2013 at 2:21 pm

      Mmmm. Butter and cream and eggs, oh my! I remember watching Ina make these on her show one time and thinking they looked really good. Also, taking them out of the oven when the whites are just set and knowing the eggs will continue to cook - good tip. I recently made the baked eggs rancheros from the Smitten Kitchen cookbook for 8 ladies (16 eggs) and horribly overcooked all of the yolks. The dish was delicious otherwise, but I should have pulled it out of the oven much earlier. Now I know.

      Reply
      • Jess

        March 26, 2013 at 8:02 pm

        Oh those pesky yolks, Katie! The eggs we get here are so fresh that the yolks seem to cook extra fast - sometimes I even cook them through when I'm poaching eggs. Mmmm -those baked eggs rancheros in the SK cookbook look good - I'm going to try those.

        Reply
    7. sally @ sallys baking addiction

      March 27, 2013 at 12:26 am

      i love Ina and have had so much luck with her recipes. I don't think I've ever made baked eggs before and now I feel like I'm missing out. Such a simple, yet elegant dish. Looks wonderful!

      Reply
    8. dana

      March 27, 2013 at 1:07 am

      these look so yummy, friend! Perfect for a hearty yet healthy, lazy weekend breakfast : )

      Reply
    9. Debra

      March 28, 2013 at 9:28 am

      Perfect for my Easter Brunch for two (because we will be meeting family for an early dinner at 3:30)!!!!!

      Reply
    10. Lorraine

      March 30, 2013 at 6:27 am

      These baked eggs look so good! I think I remember seeing Ina make them a long time ago. We actually had eggs for dinner this evening, something we enjoy when in the mood for a lighter meal.

      Reply
      • Jess

        March 31, 2013 at 8:56 pm

        I love eggs for dinner too, Lorraine. Hearing you say that you saw Ina make these makes me miss the Food Network. 😉

        Reply
    11. Andi (The Weary Chef)

      March 31, 2013 at 7:55 am

      Oh wow these look AMAZING! I don't know if I have enough small baking dishes, but your photos give me the idea of cooking enough for everyone in my iron skillet and scooping out individual servings. One way or another, I must try this very soon! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jess

        March 31, 2013 at 8:53 pm

        Andi - I think that's a great idea! I had also thought that this would work great cooked all together in a pie plate and then just scooped out over toast in individual plates. (I finally got a cast iron skillet, and I'm finding endless ways to use it!)

        Reply
    12. honeywhatscooking

      March 31, 2013 at 10:41 am

      so unique and delicious... never seen anything like it. i love the little black thing you baked the eggs in. and the combination of herbs and cream, YUM! just amazing.

      Reply
    13. Rico

      July 28, 2013 at 6:05 am

      Just love this recipe.... Never fails to impress and so easy... I serve it with an arugula salad with feta and sliced toasted almonds

      Reply
      • Jess

        July 31, 2013 at 1:59 pm

        Rico - what a great idea to serve on the side - the peppery flavor of arugula would be wonderful against the richness of the dish!

        Reply
    14. Alisha

      January 03, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Hello 🙂 where's your dish from pls? Will love to purchase.

      Reply
      • Jess

        January 07, 2014 at 8:14 am

        Hi Alisha - I bought it at a market here in Bangkok (Chatuchak), so I imagine it might be difficult to find elsewhere.

        Reply
    15. Laura Adams

      March 24, 2018 at 10:12 am

      2 stars
      Well, I was excited to try this - love all of Ina's recipes. They burned. I followed the recipe exactly, using large, 5" ramekins, placed 6" (I measured!) from the broiler, & broiled them for 5 minutes. The tops were black. The yolks appeared to be just a little overcooked, but they were so unappetizing with the burnt topping, we just pitched them. My broiler only has one setting. Maybe I should have put the rack in the middle position (the next one down).

      Reply
      • Jess

        May 31, 2018 at 10:01 am

        HI Laura - I'm so sorry this didn't turn out. Broilers have such a huge variation that I should update the recipe to indicate that some adjustments might be needed. I'd definitely recommend trying it just the way you say - putting the rack in the middle position or even moving it as far away from the heat source as possible. That way you can just keep an eye on them as they cook - if they take a bit longer it shouldn't affect the finished product, but at least you'll avoid burning.

        Reply
    16. Thomas

      September 29, 2021 at 9:04 am

      Surely not 227,000 calories?

      Reply
      • Jess Smith

        September 29, 2021 at 4:00 pm

        Thanks for your question. This recipe has 208 calories per serving. Check out the recipe card for all the nutrition details.

        Reply
    17. janna p

      September 03, 2022 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      amazing! we didn't have fresh herbs, just used italian seasoning and it was WONDERFUL thank you!

      Reply

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