Recipe Finder blog
Baked Egg Custard with Melted Cheese
Simple cheesy baked egg custard: easy, comforting, and beginner-friendly yet delicious.
Why this recipe works
A simple baked egg custard with melted cheese that's creamy inside and gently golden on top. This quick dish suits beginners and anyone needing a comforting, grab-and-go breakfast or light lunch.
- baked egg custard
- egg custard with cheese
- cheesy baked eggs
- breakfast custard recipe
- oven baked eggs
- water bath custard
- simple egg breakfast
Key takeaways
Uses a water bath for smooth custard texture
Cheese provides a savory finish without overpowering eggs
Minimal ingredients, easy to scale up
Recipe guide
A simple baked egg custard with melted cheese that's creamy inside and gently golden on top. This quick dish suits beginners and anyone needing a comforting, grab-and-go breakfast or light lunch.
Creamy custard meets melty cheese in a quick bake.
- Uses a water bath for smooth custard texture
- Cheese provides a savory finish without overpowering eggs
- Minimal ingredients, easy to scale up
What you’ll need
Gather ingredients: 2–3 eggs per serving, 60 ml milk per two eggs, 40 g cheese, 1 tbs butter, salt, pepper. Preheat to 180°C (350°F).
Make the custard
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in a little melted butter. Pour into a small ovenproof dish. Top with grated cheese.
Bake and serve
Set the dish in a larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake 20–25 minutes until just set and lightly golden. Rest briefly before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg
- 60 milliliter milk
- 40 gram cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grate or finely chop the cheese.
- Beat eggs in a bowl until smooth.
- Whisk in milk, a pinch of salt, and a little pepper until combined.
- Melt butter and stir a little into the egg mixture.
- Pour mixture into a small ovenproof dish or ramekin.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top.
- Place dish in a baking pan and add hot water to the pan to come halfway up the sides of the dish (water bath).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until custard is set but slightly wobbly in the center and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest a few minutes before serving.
FAQs
Can I use fewer eggs or a smaller dish?
Yes. Use a shallow dish for faster setting, adjust bake time to about 15–20 minutes and watch for a barely jiggly center.
How long will leftovers keep?
Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warm.
Can I make this vegan?
Eggs can be substituted with an equivalent vegan option, but this will change the texture and flavor.