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Ricotta and Thyme Baked Eggs

Delicious Ricotta and Thyme Baked Eggs for a Cozy Breakfast

Ricotta and Thyme Baked Eggs is a delicious, creamy breakfast dish that elevates your morning routine.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or melted butter
  • 2 cups Spinach can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese cottage cheese can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream consider half-and-half for a lighter option
For the Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme dried thyme can be substituted
  • 4 large Eggs the star ingredient
  • to taste Salt adjust as needed

Equipment

  • Ramekins
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease four small ramekin dishes with olive oil or butter.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté a generous handful of fresh spinach for about 1 minute until wilted.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and chopped fresh thyme.
  4. Spoon the ricotta mixture into each ramekin, leaving a small well in the center. Pour 2 tablespoons of heavy cream into each well, then crack an egg over the top and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Bake the ramekins in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes until the eggs are set and slightly jiggly at the center.
  6. Remove the ramekins from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is customizable with your favorite vegetables; avoid overbaking for the best texture.

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