Eggs Connaught Recipe (Ready in 65 Min)

Blade of mace, grated cheese and fresh breadcrumbs come together in this vegetarian — 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.

You'll mainly reach for oven and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Put the milk in a saucepan with the halved onion, blade of mace, peppercorns and bay leaf, bring slowly almost to a boil, then remove from the heat and leave to infuse for 15 minutes before straining.
Shell the hard-boiled eggs, cut them into thick slices or halves and arrange them in a single layer in a buttered ovenproof dish.
Melt the butter in a clean pan, stir in the flour and cook the roux gently for 1 to 2 minutes without colouring.
Gradually whisk in the warm infused milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and thickened, then stir in most of the cheese and season with salt and white pepper.
Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the eggs so they are fully coated.
Scatter the breadcrumbs and remaining cheese over the top and dot with a little extra butter.
Bake in an oven preheated to 200 C for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling, then serve hot.

You'll use: Oven · Saucepan · Pan · Whisk

Ingredient substitutions

Eggs: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
Milk: any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Butter: olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine

Tips & common questions

How long does Eggs Connaught take to make?

About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of eggs?

Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Eggs Connaught vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.