Baked Eggs Spinach Parmesan (Printable version)
Tender spinach and creamy baked eggs topped with golden Parmesan. A comforting dish ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll 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 - 1.75 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated
06 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
→ Pantry Staples
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
09 - Pinch of ground nutmeg
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more until fragrant.
03 - Add spinach, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until wilted, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Remove from heat and transfer the spinach mixture to 4 lightly greased ramekins or a single baking dish, spreading evenly.
05 - Make a small well in the center of each ramekin. Crack an egg into each well, being careful not to break the yolks.
06 - Drizzle each serving with about 1 tablespoon heavy cream and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the egg whites are just set and yolks are still slightly runny. Adjust time for firmer yolks as preferred.
08 - Let cool for 2 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set slightly.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The creamy spinach base feels like a warm hug on cold mornings
- Those golden Parmesan bits create the most incredible salty crust
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks impressive enough for guests
02 -
- I once skipped greasing the ramekins and spent twenty minutes soaking them afterward
- The timing is everything because overbaked yolks completely transform the experience
- Individual ramekins look stunning but one large dish works perfectly for casual family breakfasts
03 -
- Farm fresh eggs really do make a noticeable difference in flavor and color
- Letting the spinach cool slightly before adding eggs prevents them from cooking too quickly