Alton Brown Baked Eggs Recipe

Alton Brown Baked Eggs Recipe is made with large eggs and a damp towel. This recipe creates perfectly cooked, easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs using the oven. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare and serves 12 or more, depending on how many eggs you bake.

Alton Brown Baked Eggs Recipe Ingredients

• 12 large eggs (or more, as needed)

How To Make Alton Brown Baked Eggs Recipe

1. Prepare the Towel: Soak a kitchen towel until lightly wet, then wring it out so it’s damp but not dripping.
2. Arrange on Oven Rack: Lay the towel on a cold oven rack in the middle position.
3. Place the Eggs: Set the eggs directly on the damp towel.
4. Bake the Eggs: With the oven still cold, set it to 320°F (165°C) and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove Eggs Safely: Carefully lift the towel with eggs out of the oven.
6. Crack and Chill: Gently crack the eggs and place them in an ice-water bath for 10 minutes.
7. Peel Easily: Peel under cool running water; the shells should come off effortlessly.

Recipe Tips

• Start Cold: Beginning with a cold oven ensures even cooking.
• Use a Damp Towel: Prevents hot spots and cracked shells.
• Ice Bath Is Crucial: It stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
• Roll Before Bathing: Cracking slightly before the ice bath helps loosen the shells.
• Peel Under Water: Reduces mess and helps remove shell fragments.

What To Serve With Baked Eggs

These baked eggs are perfect for breakfast with toast and avocado, chopped into salads, added to ramen, or turned into deviled eggs. They’re also great for meal prep.

How To Store Baked Eggs

Refrigerate: Store unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Peel Later: If peeled, keep in an airtight container and use within 3 days.

Baked Eggs Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 70
• Total Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Carbohydrates: 0g
• Sugar: 0g
• Protein: 6g
• Sodium: 70mg

FAQs

Do I need to preheat the oven?
No, start with a cold oven to prevent uneven cooking or cracking.

Can I use more than 12 eggs?
Yes, as long as they fit in a single layer on the towel.

What kind of towel should I use?
Use a clean, thick cotton or terry kitchen towel—no synthetics.

Can I skip the ice bath?
It’s not recommended—ice helps stop cooking and makes peeling easier.

Do the eggs taste different than boiled?
No, the texture and flavor are very similar to traditional hard-boiled eggs.

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• Alton Brown Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
• Alton Brown Baked Beans Recipe