Definition

Noun A dish consisting of an egg cooked individually in a small, single-serving dish (a ramekin) with cream or butter. It is baked in an oven until the white is set and the yolk is typically still soft.

Usage

This term is used specifically to describe a method of preparing and serving eggs. It is a culinary term. * For breakfast, she ordered a baked egg with herbs. * The recipe for baked eggs is simple: butter a ramekin, add an egg and a spoonful of cream, then bake.

Advanced Usage

• "Shirred egg": This is a common synonym for a baked egg. The terms are often used interchangeably, though some culinary traditions distinguish them based on the specific ingredients used (e.g., shirred eggs may include breadcrumbs or cheese).
  • The menu listed shirred eggs with Parmesan, which is essentially a type of baked egg.

Variants and Related Words

• Shirred egg (n.): A synonym for a baked egg.
• Oeufs en cocotte (n.): The French term for this dish, meaning "eggs in a pot."
• Ramekin (n.): The small ceramic dish in which a baked egg is cooked and served.

Synonyms

• Shirred egg
• Oeuf en cocotte

Related Phrases

• Baked in a ramekin: Describes the cooking method.
  • The eggs were baked in individual ramekins.

Noun

1. egg cooked individually in cream or butter in a small ramekin