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    Oven Poached Eggs

    Breakfast Recipes Dairy-Free Recipes Gluten Free June 8, 2020 | By Kristen Chidsey | 38 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    This hack will change your life!! Making poached eggs can be tricky, but not anymore with this easy hack for poaching eggs in the oven! You can easily make perfect 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.

    Poached Egg on Piece of toast with yolk running out


    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.
    Raw Eggs in Muffin Tin

    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.
    Cooked Poached Eggs in Muffin Tin

    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.
    Spooning out poached egg from Muffin Tin

    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. 

    Poached egg cut open to reveal runny yolk on white plate

    Oven Poached Eggs

    Poaching eggs has never been easier with this hack for making them in a muffin tin in the oven!
    4.99 from 52 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 11 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 63kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 6 eggs
    • 6 tablespoons water
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    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

    • muffin tin

    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. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    1. Steven Carleton

      September 12, 2023 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      Nice! My new favorite egg hack. My old fave was a muglette, cracking a couple of eggs in a mug with some milk and cheese and microwaving it. I'm going to try this as quick eggs benedict, with pre-made hollandaise. Funny how my great days always seem to start with a great breakfast!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 13, 2023 at 7:37 am

        I agree the start to a great day is a good breakfast! Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Peggy

      January 08, 2023 at 8:34 am

      Would these work in make ahead frozen breakfast sandwich’s?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 08, 2023 at 8:51 am

        Hi Peggy! I wouldn't recommend that, as reheating would mess up the texture. I have cooked these eggs until the the yolk is fully set (more like 17-19 minutes) and then let cook and used for breakfast sandwiches that can be frozen and reheated.

        Reply
    3. Reen Gavin

      September 19, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      Could I use a silicone muffin pan?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        September 19, 2022 at 5:02 pm

        As long as it is oven-safe--ABSOLUTELY! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Brenda

      January 21, 2022 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Yvonne Clayton

        March 09, 2022 at 5:46 pm

        5 stars
        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.

        Reply
        • Kristen Chidsey

          March 10, 2022 at 6:57 am

          You are so welcome! This process is so easy 🙂

          Reply
      • Nancy Pump

        March 27, 2022 at 4:39 pm

        13 minutes was too long

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        • Kristen Chidsey

          March 27, 2022 at 4:57 pm

          Next time I would check at 11 minutes, as the recipe suggest for less "well-done" eggs 🙂

          Reply
        • Marilyn Kottemann

          April 08, 2023 at 9:09 am

          It depends on the size of the egg. Large eggs will take longer than small eggs.

          Reply
    5. Ethelyn Dietrich

      January 18, 2022 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      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?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 18, 2022 at 9:44 am

        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.

        Reply
        • Sharon

          August 28, 2022 at 10:25 am

          5 stars
          Fabulous! THIS IS THE BEST ! Thanks so much !

          Reply
    6. Cheryl Cattane

      August 08, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy. With my oven I cooked them 13 minutes. Too overdone. Will cook less time.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 09, 2021 at 6:57 am

        I wish all ovens cooked the same--LOL. I would suggest checking at the lowest time suggested and then adjust from there.

        Reply
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