Shirred eggs

Shirred eggs, also known as baked eggs, are eggs that have been baked in a flat-bottomed dish.

Shirred eggs name originates from the type of dish in which it was traditionally baked.

Shirred eggs are considered a simple and reliable dish that can be easily varied and expanded upon. An alternative way of cooking is to crack the eggs into individual ramekins, and cook them in a water bath, creating the French dish œufs en cocotte.