How do you make eggs with silicone molds?

Making eggs with silicone molds is a fun and easy way to prepare egg dishes like omelets, quiches, frittatas, and more. Silicone molds come in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing you to customize your egg dishes. The non-stick silicone material also makes removing the finished eggs super simple.

What you’ll need

To make eggs with a silicone mold, you’ll need:

Silicone egg mold(s)
Eggs
Cooking spray or oil

Desired egg fillings like cheese, vegetables, meat etc.
Baking sheet

Instructions

Follow these simple steps for perfect molded eggs every time:

Prepare your silicone mold(s) by lightly coating the cups with cooking spray or brushing with oil. This prevents sticking. Make sure to get into all the nooks and crannies of detailed molds.
Crack eggs into a bowl, whisk together, then pour into the prepared mold cups, filling each about 3/4 full. For a 6-egg mold, you’ll need 4-5 eggs total.
Top the raw eggs with any desired fillings. Try diced veggies, shredded cheese, cooked breakfast meats, fresh herbs, etc. Press fillings gently into the eggs.

Place filled mold on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, until eggs are set. Baking time may vary based on silicone mold thickness.
Remove pan from oven and let sit 1-2 minutes. Then gently pop out each egg onto a plate and enjoy!

Tips

Spray mold with non-stick spray every 1-2 uses to prevent sticking, especially with detailed molds.
If eggs seem undercooked, cover mold with foil and bake 2-3 minutes longer.

Add a tablespoon of milk or cream to the eggs for a richer, fluffier texture.
Cook any raw meats, vegetables or potatoes first before adding to raw eggs.
Underbake filled eggs by 1-2 minutes, as the fillings will continue cooking once removed from the oven.

Be creative with fun egg shapes and fillings! The options are endless.

Cleaning Silicone Molds

Silicone molds clean up easily:

Allow molds to cool completely after baking.

Wash with warm soapy water and gentle scrubbing with a soft brush or sponge as needed.
Avoid abrasive scouring pads, as they can damage the silicone.
For stubborn stuck-on foods, soak 10 minutes then wash.

Molds are dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for longevity.
Thoroughly dry molds after each use.

Egg Mold Recipe Ideas

Take your eggs in fun new directions with these creative recipes:

Bacon and Cheddar Breakfast Cups

Line mold with crisped bacon crumbles.
Fill with whisked eggs, shredded cheddar and green onions.
Bake until set and serve warm.

Ham and Swiss Omelets

Dice ham and Swiss cheese.
Stir into whisked eggs along with minced chives.
Bake until puffed and golden.

Spanish Tortilla

Saute potatoes and onion.
Stir into eggs with salt and pepper.
Top with roasted red peppers.

Bake and then broil 1-2 minutes for color.

Spinach and Tomato Frittata

Saute spinach, dice tomatoes.
Combine with eggs, feta and seasoning.

Bake, remove from molds, then broil tops to brown.

Crab Quiche

Line molds with chopped crab meat.
Fill with egg mixture flavored with lemon, dill and cream.

Sprinkle each with grated parmesan.
Bake until set and serve warm or cold.

Making Larger Egg Bakes

For larger egg bakes to serve a crowd, grease and line a baking dish with your baked silicone eggs:

Prepare silicone eggs according to recipe, bake, and remove from molds.
Grease a baking dish and arrange cooked eggs in bottom.
In a bowl, whip up a dozen eggs combined with milk or cream and seasonings.

Pour egg mixture over the arranged silicone eggs.
Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until set.
Rest 10 minutes, slice into squares and serve.

This layered effect makes for an impressive brunch dish like a stratta or quiche for feeding a group!

Egg Mold Troubleshooting

Issues with silicone molds are easy to prevent and fix:

Problem	Solution
Eggs sticking	Coat mold with more oil or non-stick spray Reduce baking time/temp Allow eggs to cool completely before removing
Uneven cooking	Don’t overfill mold cups Make sure mold sits evenly on pan
Undercooked eggs	Bake a few minutes longer Check that oven temp is accurate Cover pan with foil if tops brown too quickly
Dry or rubbery eggs	Don’t overbake Be sure eggs are fresh Stir in milk, cream or cheeses for added moisture

Conclusion

Cooking eggs in silicone molds makes for gorgeous, unique presentations. Whether making an impressive brunch dish or easy weekday breakfasts, silicone molds deliver fun shaped and uniformly cooked eggs every time. Be sure to prep molds properly, fill evenly, and bake until just set. Let eggs rest before gently removing from molds and serving creativity shaped omelets, frittatas, quiches and more.