The Best Pesto Baked Eggs Recipe Ever
The Best Pesto Baked Eggs Recipe Ever is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by The Cookbook Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 14 min | Cook: 17 min | Total: 41 min
Cost: $5.34 total, $1.34 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Ramen Noodles (plain instant ramen, discard seasoning packet)
- 4 teaspoons Olive Oil (extra virgin, divided equally)
- 2 cups Swiss Chard (stems removed, roughly chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced fine)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)
- 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons Pesto (store‑bought or homemade)
- to taste pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground, optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 375°F and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 375°F
Oil the Ramen Cups
Place the four ramen cups on a baking sheet and drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil into each cup, swirling to coat the bottom.
Time: PT2M
Sauté Swiss Chard & Garlic
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add the chopped Swiss chard, season with salt, and cook 3 minutes until wilted.
Time: PT4M
Divide Chard Mixture
Spoon the sautéed Swiss chard evenly into the four ramen cups, filling each about one‑third of the cup.
Time: PT2M
Add Eggs
Crack one large egg into each cup, taking care not to break the yolk.
Time: PT1M
Top with Pesto
Drop 1 tablespoon of pesto on top of each egg.
Time: PT1M
Bake
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake 12–15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolk reaches your desired doneness.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 375°F
Rest & Serve
Remove from oven, let rest 2 minutes, then sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten
Allergens: Eggs, Wheat (ramen), Dairy (if pesto contains cheese)
Last updated: April 11, 2026








