Baked Eggs Spinach Parmesan (Printable Version)
Tender spinach meets creamy baked eggs with golden Parmesan topping. Ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 7 oz fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy & Eggs
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1.8 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated
06 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
→ Pantry Staples
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
09 - Pinch of ground nutmeg optional
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F in preparation for baking the eggs.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
03 - Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is completely wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Transfer the wilted spinach mixture evenly into four lightly greased 6-ounce ramekins or a single 9-inch baking dish. Spread the spinach to create an even layer.
05 - Using the back of a spoon, create a small indentation or well in the center of each ramekin (or 4 wells if using a single baking dish). Carefully crack one egg into each well, taking care not to break the yolks.
06 - Drizzle approximately 1 tablespoon of heavy cream over each egg. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top, ensuring even coverage.
07 - Place the ramekins or baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the egg whites are completely set and opaque while the yolks remain slightly runny. Adjust baking time if you prefer firmer yolks.
08 - Remove from the oven and let the baked eggs rest for 2 minutes before serving. This allows the eggs to finish setting and makes them easier to handle. Serve warm directly from the ramekins or scoop portions from the baking dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Parmesan forms this incredible golden crust that everyone fights over
- You can prep everything ahead and just bake when hungry guests arrive
02 -
- Grease your ramekins thoroughly or you will spend ten minutes chiseling egg off the sides later
- The eggs continue cooking after they come out, so pull them when they look slightly underdone
03 -
- Crack each egg into a small bowl first to check for shells and to make sure the yolk stays intact
- Grate your own Parmesan since pre grated cheese often has anti caking agents that prevent smooth melting