Oeufs en Cocotte au Fromage et Lardons
Baked Eggs with Cheese and Bacon
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
Eggs gently baked in a ramekin with rich heavy cream, savory lardons (smoked bacon), and melted Gruyère cheese, often served as a decadent starter.
Key ingredients
Eggs, heavy cream, Gruyère cheese, lardons (smoked bacon), salt, pepper, chives (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or starch is used to thicken the cream (standard for this dish). Request no toast points or bread for dipping.
Watch out for
None typically, unless a chef adds a starch thickener to cream (uncommon for this dish) or serves with high-carb garnish.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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