Raclette Baked Eggs (and Next-Day Omelet)

In short: in a ramekin or a raclette pan, a spoonful of cream, diced ham, an egg and a slice of raclette cheese: 10 minutes in the oven or under the grill of the machine. Want it even faster? The same filling turns into an omelet in 5 minutes.

Chef’s tip

Baked eggs are the breakfast for the days when you deserve better than a slice of toast. With leftover raclette, they turn into a proper brunch dish. And they hide a secret few people know: the pans from your raclette grill are perfect for cooking them. The morning after a raclette night, the grill is still on the table, so you might as well give it a second life before putting it away for the season… or until next Saturday.

Ingredients (for 4 people)

For the baked eggs

• 4 extra-fresh eggs
• 4 tablespoons of crème fraîche
• 60 g diced ham or cured meat
• 4 small slices of raclette cheese
• Chives, pepper

For the omelet

• 6 eggs
• 80 g diced raclette cheese
• 1 cooked potato, diced
• Leftover cured meats
• A knob of butter

Equipment

• 4 ramekins, or the pans from your raclette grill
• A skillet for the omelet

Baked eggs, step by step

Step 1 — The base (2 minutes)

Put a spoonful of cream at the bottom of each ramekin or pan, then add the diced ham.

Step 2 — The egg (1 minute)

Gently crack an egg on top, without breaking the yolk. Add pepper. Don’t add salt: the ham and cheese take care of that.

Step 3 — Cooking (8 to 10 minutes)

In the oven: ramekins in a water bath at 180 °C (350 °F), until the white is set and the yolk is still runny. In the grill: pans under the heating element, with the slice of cheese added halfway through.

Step 4 — The finish

Chives, a toast soldier for dunking, and complete silence around the table.

The next-day omelet

Brown the diced potatoes in butter, add the cured meats, then the beaten eggs. Halfway through cooking, sprinkle with cheese and fold over. Allow 5 minutes in all. It’s the favorite recipe of people who don’t feel like doing the dishes.

The chef’s tips

• Runny yolk guaranteed: take the ramekins out while the white still wobbles a little. It finishes cooking outside the oven.
• Vegetarian version: pan-fried mushrooms or spinach instead of the ham.

Frequently asked questions

Can you really use the raclette pans?

Yes, as long as you butter the pan and keep an eye on the cooking, which is faster than in a ramekin. More ideas in our article 8 ways to repurpose your raclette grill [LINK TO ADD — draft 1406].

Find more zero-waste ideas in our article What to do with leftover raclette? [LINK TO ADD — draft 1405].