Poaching eggs has never been easier with this hack for making them in a muffin tin in the oven! Oven Poached Eggs turn out perfectly and are the best way to serve poached eggs for a crowd.
Use these poached eggs for Mexican Eggs Benedict or Sweet Potato Hash. Or serve with Oven Baked Bacon, French Toast, Whole Wheat Pancakes, for a delicious breakfast.
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Why Use the Oven?
Poached Eggs are not hard to make, but they can be a bit finicky. The water has to be at the perfect temperature. The water must be swirled as cracked eggs are gently lowered into the swirls. It can easily turn into a frustrating event.
But poaching eggs does not need to be frustrating or complicated!
By poaching eggs in the oven, you can perfectly poach eggs with ease.
Not only is it the easiest way, but this method for poaching eggs in the oven is also the best way to make poached eggs for a crowd.
How To Poach Eggs in the Oven
Step One: Prepare Eggs
- While NOT necessary, feel free to lightly grease a 6-12 cup muffin tin or use silicone muffin liners for easier clean-up.
- In each muffin cup, add in 1 tablespoon water--even if you are NOT making a full batch. Adding water to the empty muffin cups will help the pan not scorch in the oven.
- Crack one egg into each muffin cup, for as many eggs as you would like to poach.
Step Two: Bake Eggs
- Place eggs into an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes.
- 11 minutes, the yolk is very runny and egg whites are just about set.
- 13 minutes, the yolk is runny, but beginning to set around edges and eggs whites are completely set.
Step Three: Serve Poached Eggs
- Using a spoon, gently scoop out the poached eggs at an angle, allowing the water to drain off the poached egg.
- Serve immediately.
Tips for Poaching Eggs in the Oven
- Every oven is different, therefore your oven may take a bit longer or less time for cooking eggs. I suggest starting at 11 minutes. Remove eggs from the oven, gently spoon an egg out of the muffin tin to test to see if whites and yolks are set. If not, cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Make notes for the next time you poach eggs to get the timing correct for your oven.
- The water will rise as the eggs poach, making it appear that the eggs are not set, so do not be fooled by that! Gently spoon egg out of muffin tin to assess if eggs are poached correctly.
- These poached eggs have the same consistency as traditional poached eggs but do not LOOK identical. They are a bit flatter but taste just as good.
- Only prepare what you intend to eat. You can make 1 or 12 poached eggs using this method, but poached eggs are best served immediately, so it is best to only prepare what you need.
Favorite Egg Recipes
- Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
- Green Chile Egg Casserole
- Asparagus Frittata
- Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole
- Instant Pot Egg Bites
If you tried these oven-poached eggs, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.
Recipe
Oven Poached Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 6 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For easier clean-up, grease each muffin cup. Then add 1 tablespoon water to each muffin cup–even if you are NOT making a full batch. Adding water to the empty muffins cups will help the pan not scorch in the oven.
- Crack one egg into each muffin cup, for as many eggs as you would like to poach.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes. 11 minutes, the yolk is very runny and egg whites are just about set; 13 minutes, the yolk is runny, but beginning to set around edges and egg whites are completely set.
- Using a spoon, gently scoop out the poached eggs at an angle, allowing the water to drain off the poached egg.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment Needed
Notes
- Every oven is different, therefore your oven may take a bit longer or less time for cooking eggs. I suggest starting at 11 minutes. Remove eggs from the oven, gently spoon an egg out of the muffin tin to test to see if whites and yolks are set. If not, cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Make notes for the next time you poach eggs to get the timing correct for your oven.
- The water will rise as the eggs poach, making it appear that the eggs are not set, so do not be fooled by that! Gently spoon egg out of muffin tin to assess if eggs are poached correctly.
- It is best to only prepare as many eggs as needed, as leftovers do not store or reheat well.
Brenda
Amazing!! I'm so glad I ran across this post. This is fast, easy and delicious. With my oven it took the full 13 minutes but worth the wait. I will be making our eggs like this from now on. Have a good day and thank you.
Yvonne Clayton
After the bake I added salt pepper and a dash of hot sauce. I will be making these all the time. Thank you for the recipe.
Kristen Chidsey
You are so welcome! This process is so easy 🙂
Nancy Pump
13 minutes was too long
Kristen Chidsey
Next time I would check at 11 minutes, as the recipe suggest for less "well-done" eggs 🙂
Ethelyn Dietrich
I like small egg cooker as much as possible for cooking eggs.. It would be great to hit the right spot for the amount of water needed to boil the eggs and therefore we do not need to watch the time. You say 20 min is good, but does all the water ran out after the 20 min? if so, how much water are u adding in milliliters?
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Ethelyn! I don't have experience using an egg cooker, so I can't advise cooking time or water usage. I would follow the instructions given on this appliance. And these appliances are not oven-safe, so this recipe is not applicable.
Cheryl Cattane
Very easy. With my oven I cooked them 13 minutes. Too overdone. Will cook less time.
Kristen Chidsey
I wish all ovens cooked the same--LOL. I would suggest checking at the lowest time suggested and then adjust from there.