I am happy to have had a few days off before the new year began as it meant more time to do the hings I love including cooking. On most weeks I find myself settling for scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast but whenever I have time I like to make something a little more special than scrambled eggs. These Toaster Oven Baked Italian eggs are a great way to up your breakfast game. Eggs baked in a garlicky marinara sauce topped with melted cheese. Its absolute heaven!
This recipe sounds like a lot of work but is actually super easy. The ingredients speak for themselves i this dish. I am a big believer that good quality ingredients are what makes a meal great. You could be using the most advanced technique to cook but if your ingredients are not the best quality your final result will just be ok.
I like to make this dish with leftover homemade marinara sauce but you can use a good quality store bought sauce if you don’t have time to make your own. The Rao’s Homemade brand makes one of the best sauces as far as I am concerned, I highly recommend. Next thing is to make sure you are using nice fresh eggs. I think free range organic eggs always taste a little better but regular eggs will so work. Last but not list make sure you have some fresh basil and good quality cheese to finish the dish.
You can make this recipe in the oven however I like to use my Ninja Foodi toaster oven for something like this. Advantages of a toaster oven is that it is right on your countertop for easy access, it doesn’t require long preheating times, uses less energy and has less clean-up.
How to Make Italian Baked Eggs in a Toaster Oven
Step 1: Place Marinara Suace in a Ramekin dish.
Step 2: Add Eggs. You can gently remove the white string attached to the york at this point if it bothers you.
Step 3: Add milk and top with cheese.
Step 4: Bake in toaster over at 325 degrees for 12 – 15 minutes till egg is set to your liking and cheese has melted.
Final Result is perfectly cooked eggs in a delicious garlicky sauce. Top with fresh basil and toast your favorite whole grain bread to dip into the eggs.
- 4 Eggs (Organic, free range preferably)
- 1/2 cup Marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese mix
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1 tsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Rub inside ramekin dish with olive oil then place 1/4 cup marinara sauce in each ramekin.
- Gently crack 2 eggs in each ramekin, followed by a tsp of milk in each then top with cheese.
- Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook for about 12-15 minutes till eggs white is set and yolks are set to your liking.
- Remove from oven, top wth fresh basil and serve immediately with whole grain toast.
Cristina Petrini says
January 9, 2020 at 3:51 amI love cooking eggs and I can’t stop finding different and original ideas to try them. I will try these recipes!
Chad says
January 9, 2020 at 11:03 amThis looks so delicious! I am not a huge fan of eggs but I love trying new things. I will let you know how it goes.
Catherine says
January 9, 2020 at 12:12 pmSuch an easy and clever idea! These baked eggs look so good…wonderful recipe for breakfast.
Heather says
January 9, 2020 at 1:25 pmThese toaster oven baked italian eggs sound so delicious! I can’t wait to try them!
Ashley R says
January 9, 2020 at 2:03 pmAnything with cheese and red sauce count me in. This isn’t a combo I would have thought to put together myself but yum!
Yeah Lifestyle says
January 9, 2020 at 5:03 pmI was in awe when I baked an egg for the first time. The taste was so delicious yet delicate. What a smart way of using the oven toaster. Your recipe looks so delicious
Mudpie Fridays says
January 9, 2020 at 5:13 pmThis sounds absolutely delicious! I think my eldest would really enjoy this and it’s the perfect after school treat!
Ave says
January 9, 2020 at 5:45 pmThis looks like a perfect breakfast for those lazy mornings! I haven’t tried baked Italian eggs before, but they do look delicious!
Eileen M Loya says
January 9, 2020 at 6:51 pmThis would be great for brunch. I am going to try making this on Saturday. I like how easy it is to make such a delicious healthy meal to jump start my day!
The Joyous Living says
May 4, 2020 at 12:15 amOh my gosh. I have never tried or even heard of Italian eggs before. The photos look fabulous. I would love to try this recipe so I’m pinning it for future use.
Stephen says
May 4, 2020 at 7:42 pmThis sounds so intriguing and easy to make, I’m going to give it a go as I have all the ingredients
Brianne says
July 10, 2020 at 3:07 pmI love this recipe! Those eggs look so good, and it’s so easy to make!
Bright snow Loveland says
July 10, 2020 at 4:32 pmWow… Look Soo yummy.. will give it a try. Thanks
the joyous living says
July 10, 2020 at 9:57 pmthis looks so yummy! what a clever idea for a lunch. pinning one of your photos. you should make a pin so we can share it!!