Skillet Eggs
“A baked egg dish can be done in as much or little time as you want, using truly anything that’s on hand.”
Of all the ways to enjoy eggs—soft-boiled, poached, sunny side up, scrambled, the list could go on—baked has to be one of my favorite ways to make them. A baked egg dish can be done in as much or little time as you want, using truly anything that’s on hand.
That’s what leads me to my latest autumn-inspired dish: Autumnal Harvest Baked Eggs. Using a handy leftover jar of Trader Joe’s seasonal sauce, I quickly doctored it up and had brunch ready in 20 minutes. Scroll a bit for some tips on what to add to yours.
And I love taking my cast iron from stovetop to oven to table. Cleanup is a breeze and everything stays piping hot, though it never takes too long to devour. Finish with bread (or even croutons) and you’ve got a one dish meal served for brunch.
Here are some basic guidelines to start a sauce-based dish:
Begin by sautéing any garlic, onions, and veggies on the stovetop. Add (or make) your sauce in the pan, and let it simmer until it becomes thick. Be sure to flavor it with any herbs, crushed red pepper, and salt at this point.
Once the sauce is thick, carve out pockets and crack the eggs in. Bake in the oven at 325ºF for 7-10 minutes, or until the eggs are set up.
Nestle toasted sourdough or any bread you have on hand into the sauce and enjoy.
Skipping the sauce? Try a polenta dish:
Cut polenta into ½” pieces, lightly oil, and season with salt and garlic powder. Bake at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Once the polenta starts to get crisp on the edges, crack eggs into the pan and sprinkle everything with cheese. Bake for 7-9 minutes more.
Finish this one off with croutons, fresh herbs, and more cheese.
Autumnal Harvest Baked Eggs
A Trader Joe’s find, this pasta sauce blends sweet and savory with pumpkin, squash, carrots, and sage. Add some veggies, carve out a pocket for those eggs, and enjoy a sweater weather worthy brunch.
Thought-starters for what to include:
Shallots
Garlic
Sweet potato
Garlic herb goat cheese
Crispy rosemary ham
Tomato Sauce Baked Eggs (Shakshuka)
A classic egg dish that starts with a hearty, versatile tomato sauce. Add lots of dried and fresh herbs, melty cheese, and toasted ciabatta or sourdough.
Thought-starters for what to include:
Yellow or white onion
Garlic
Crushed red pepper
Bell peppers
Basil
Parmesan
Eggs with Polenta
This one might be my favorite. Polenta will take on any flavor added to it, and it can take a lot! Be sure to get it crisped on the outside for good texture.
Thought-starters for what to include:
Garlic
Onion powder
Black pepper
Blue cheese
Mozarella
Basil
Parsley
Croutons