# What can I make in a mini round cocotte? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [January 29, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728 "2021-01-29T00:04:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/1 "2021-01-29T00:04:57Z")
For Christmas I received a pair of these [Le Creuset mini round cocottes](https://www.lecreuset.com/mini-round-cocotte/PG1160.html). So what are some things that I can make in them? Some suggestions my sister (the giver) provided are: - Crème brûlée - Baked eggs (which I assume is something akin to a quiche without a crust). - Mini pot pies Any other ideas? ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/2 "2021-01-29T00:19:07Z")
Mini fruit pies! Individual lasagnas! Individual Sheppards pie! ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/3 "2021-01-29T00:35:16Z")
> [@WildaBeast](#): > > Baked eggs (which I assume is something akin to a quiche without a crust). So I looked up some recipes, and it turns out they’re actually closer to poached eggs: > **[How To Bake Eggs in the Oven (Eggs en Cocotte)](https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-bake-eggs-in-the-oven-eggs-en-cocotte-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-176439)** > > In case you’re new here, you may not yet have noticed: I love eggs. For breakfast or dinner; scrambled, hardboiled, fried, or poached. I don’t like to play favorites, but baking them in individual ramekins until the whites are barely set and the... But a mini crustless quiche is something else I could make. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/4 "2021-01-29T03:45:57Z")
They strike me as a bit small for most actual cooking purposes, and the reviewers seem to be predominantly using them for storage and decoration. At 8 oz, I would suggest it as good for single (smallish) servings of French Onion soup, or small servings of green chile mac and cheese. Possibly a mini [toad-in-the-hole](https://www.daringgourmet.com/toad-in-the-hole-british-sausage-and-yorkshire-pudding-bake/) would be fun as well. I’d also consider using it for single serving roasted/baked veggies for personal serving if I had a picky eater in the house: the small size would work as an advantage in getting someone to eat their veggies! But honestly, it’s just a bit too small for me to consider using. I have a good set of stoneware handled crocks that cost half as much (admittedly without lids), that hold 12-16 oz at a guess, which I find is a better size for most purposes I can imagine using these for. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/5 "2021-01-29T03:48:50Z")
I make panna cotta in ours, and individual potatoes dauphinoise. ---
**Author:** ![DMC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dmc/32/18049_2.png) [@DMC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMC)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/6 "2021-01-29T06:16:27Z")
One would become a by-the-stove salt cellar for Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt while the other would be the salt cellar for Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, but I’m weird like that. Barring that, anything you would make in a large ramekin, with the added advantage of having a lid, so custards, souffles, crisps, mini-casseroles, etc. You can also use them as serving dishes for things like compound butter, gravies, lemon wedges, and the like. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/7 "2021-01-29T06:52:11Z")
Individual servings of Beef Wellington. That’s just a fancy version of a traditional pot pie or meat pie. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/8 "2021-01-29T12:59:46Z")
I must be stupid. I can’t find anything on the OP’s cite at Le Creuset that says what size these are or what capacity they are. Which seems like kinda basic information one would want before buying them. Based on the pic of one a serving tray with the oysters and the person’s hands visible I get the general size. I have a cheap knock-off set of about the same thing. They’re elegant serving bowls for soup. For “we’re foodies who live in our kitchen” values of “elegant”. I’ve made a real nice French Onion soup in them. Twice-baked potatoes are another option. But in general, they’re kind of a PITA. For any bulk casserole/stew/soup -ish thing it’s far simpler to cook in bulk and serve into these than it is to cook directly in these. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/9 "2021-01-29T14:28:00Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > But in general, they’re kind of a PITA. For any bulk casserole/stew/soup -ish thing it’s far simpler to cook in bulk and serve into these than it is to cook directly in these. I didn’t see a specific size either. It’s probably around 8 oz., which is not much. They’re good for individual servings, or sauces or something minor volume-wise. They are stoneware, not enameled iron like a Dutch Oven. We had a few similar dishes in the past, used more as bowls than cooking vessels. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/10 "2021-01-29T14:54:06Z")
At the bottom of the page on the Le Creuset site are suggested dishes and a number of recipes. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/11 "2021-01-29T14:59:28Z")
@Tripolar: Agreed. Back at the OP: FWIW this thread triggered me using mine to make breakfast a few minutes ago. Partly inspired by the comments at the bottom of that page as @Telemark has just pointed out while I was typing. Butter each cocotte, then add a slice of baguette, a slice of mozzarella, 2 eggs, some cream, salt, pepper, & oregano. Bake uncovered at 325F until eggs look sorta sunnyside up, about 20 minutes +/-. Was pretty darn tasty in a genteel way, didn’t stink up the kitchen or mess up the stove like frying does, and created no extra cookware to clean. OTOH, including the oven pre-heat time it was pretty slow for a breakfast. Next time it’ll have diced onions, peppers, maybe some kalamata olives too. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/12 "2021-01-29T15:25:43Z")
I like **LSLGuy** ’s breakfast idea. I once had Duck Confit served in a cocotte, it was a very cute presentation. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/13 "2021-01-29T20:13:42Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > I must be stupid. I can’t find anything on the OP’s cite at Le Creuset that says what size these are You aren’t stupid, they didn’t bother to directly list the size and capacity anywhere on the page. I just found the same item on amazon which did list it’s actual dimensions which I used to evaluate it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/14 "2021-01-29T21:34:55Z")
[This is my favorite mac & cheese recipe](https://weheartthis.com/worlds-best-mac-and-cheese-recipe/). It’s a casserole but really it’s a stovetop that you just add crumbs to and bake like a casserole. I usually make it one or two times a year for potlucks. I told my mom I was missing it and wanted to make some for myself. But as you can see it’s like 10,000 calories. She suggested making it in individual servings so I could just have some here or there. I think she’s right! Try it in your pots (heat with the lid off) and let me know how it goes ! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/15 "2021-01-29T22:13:35Z")
I don’t have any of the mini cocottes but I want to get some after seeing this recipe for [flourless chocolate orange cakes](https://www.tastecooking.com/recipes/chocolate-orange-cakes/) in the Staub cookbook (recommended). ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2021, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/16 "2021-01-30T03:09:04Z")
I have two of these, and we do eggs en cocotte in them. My favorite is to spray the bottoms with olive oil, lay in a couple slices of proscuitto and then crack two eggs in each (I like to use duck eggs). Sprinkle with salt, cracked pepper and grated cheese. Cover and bake at 325F for about 15 minutes or until the whites are set. Serve with toast or English muffin and fruit. [Here’s some other ideas](https://ruhlman.com/le-creuset-mini-cocotte/). ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/17 "2021-02-01T04:28:46Z")
I should be ashamed! First, you find a small ceramic bowl with a lid (What this thread is about). Next you throw inside 2 eggs, some milk, some diced onions, some diced ( whatever else you have that’s green and chopped fine ), some red flaked pepper, and some slices of tiny cubes of cheese. Now, you stir that lot up hard, put the top on it, and nuke it for 4-5 minutes. While its cooking, you slice a roll of whatever bread you’ve got in half and set out what you’re going to drink. When the buzzer goes off, you take a butter knife… stick it down the sides in a 360 loop, and drop what you’ve cooked onto a plate. Some of it you might make a sandwich out of it … and some of it you might eat it with various hot sauces on the plate. But… you will be well-fed and for a price which is a damn sight less than fast food. ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/18 "2021-02-01T05:25:30Z")
Oh, I almost forgot to post an update. This is my fancy Sunday brunch: Eggs en cocotte (with some diced onion and mushroom in the bottom), English muffins with blackberry jam, and some slices of mango. [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50897035706_4d98d9f1d4_b.jpg "TIMH5192") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/66423490@N08/50897035706/) > [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](#): > > But… you will be well-fed and for a price which is a damn sight less than fast food. Ohhh! I have some English muffins left. I could cook your egg dish, put it in an English muffin, and melt some American cheese on it, and basically have a homemade Egg McMuffin. I just wish I’d picked up some Canadian bacon when I was at the store yesterday. Then it would be a whole international affair. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/19 "2021-02-01T22:06:59Z")
The egg thing (@WildaBeast that looks delicious), reminded me of one more dish… individual shakshuka! > **[Best Shakshuka Recipe (Easy & Authentic)](https://www.themediterraneandish.com/shakshuka-recipe/)** > > Gently poached eggs in a chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce, this is an authentic Tunisian shakshuka recipe you'll love! Recipe comes with easy tips and ideas for how to serve it. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-in-a-mini-round-cocotte/931728/20 "2021-02-01T22:26:18Z")
That looks wonderful. > [@WildaBeast](#): > > I could cook your egg dish, put it in an English muffin, Or cut the EM down to a size that fills the bottom of the cocotte, and build the rest of the stack on top of the bread. The finished bread will be wet & soft, not toasted and crunchy. But it’s yummy that way.