Oven Poached Eggs

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 to a crowd.

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 the process of 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 1 tablespoon of 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 the edges and the 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, and gently spoon an egg out of the muffin tin to test see if the 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.