Baked Eggs with Morels

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for dishes
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh morels, washed (page 341) and halved lengthwise (quartered if large)
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven and prepare mushrooms Heat oven to 375F.
  2. 2
    Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until foamy.
  3. 3
    Cook shallot, stirring constantly, until softened, about 2 minutes, then add morels and season with a pinch of salt.
  4. 4
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until morels have softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add heavy cream and bring just to a simmer, then immediately remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Bake eggs Butter four 6-inch shallow baking dishes (such as gratin dishes) and set on a rimmed baking sheet.
  7. 7
    Crack one egg into each dish, keeping yolk intact; season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Spoon the morel mixture into the dishes, dividing evenly, and sprinkle with chives.
  9. 9
    Bake until egg whites are just set (they should be firm to the touch), 9 to 12 minutes.
  10. 10
    Serve immediately.

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