Shirred eggs

baked egg

Shirred eggs ("œufs cocotte à la provençale")
Alternative names	Baked eggs Œufs cocotte
Place of origin	France
Main ingredients	Eggs
Variations	Eggs en cocotte
Media: baked egg

Shirred eggs, also known as baked eggs, are eggs that have been baked in a flat-bottomed dish; the name originates from the type of dish in which it was traditionally baked. Shirred eggs are considered a simple and reliable dish that can be easily varied and expanded upon. An alternative way of cooking is to crack the eggs into individual ramekins, and cook them in a water bath, creating the French dish œufs en cocotte.