Roasted Eggs with Pumpkin and Sage Brown Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite fall dishes because it feels fancy but comes together in under an hour. Roasted eggs nestled in creamy pumpkin puree with crispy sage brown butter and melty gruyere makes for an impressive dinner that's honestly quite simple. Pumpkin is packed with vitamin A, which is wonderful for your eyes and immune system, and the whole thing comes together on one sheet pan with minimal cleanup. It's the kind of recipe that makes you look like you spent all day cooking when really you just threw everything together and let the oven do the work. Perfect for a cozy weeknight or when you want to impress someone without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 355 mlpumpkin puree(fresh or canned)
- 8large eggs(room temperature)
- 6 tablespoonsbutter(divided)
- 12fresh sage leaves(whole)
- 2shallots(thinly sliced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 59 mlheavy cream
- 118 mlgruyere cheese(grated)
- ¼ teaspoonground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 4thyme sprigs(fresh)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide the pumpkin puree evenly among four shallow baking dishes or ramekins, creating a small well in the center of each.
Tip: Warm the pumpkin puree slightly to help it cook more evenly during roasting.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and caramelized. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Tip: Don't rush the shallots; low and slow caramelization develops deeper sweetness.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated gruyere cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4
Distribute the caramelized shallots and garlic evenly over the pumpkin base in each baking dish. Gently pour the cream and cheese mixture around the shallots.
Tip: Reserve some shallots for garnish if desired for a more dramatic presentation.
- 5
Carefully crack two eggs into the center well of each prepared pumpkin nest, keeping the yolks intact. Season the eggs lightly with additional salt and pepper.
Tip: Cold eggs crack better; let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes first to reduce breakage.
- 6
Place the baking dishes on a preheated baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Roast for 12-15 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny.
Tip: Cooking time varies by oven; start checking at 12 minutes by gently shaking the dish—it should jiggle slightly in the center.
- 7
While eggs roast, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, then add the fresh sage leaves.
Tip: Watch carefully to prevent burning; the butter should be hazelnut-colored, not dark brown.
- 8
Remove the roasted eggs from the oven and drizzle the sage brown butter generously over each dish. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve immediately.
Tip: The residual heat will continue cooking the yolks slightly after removal from the oven.
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