Baked Eggs Spinach Parmesan (Printable)
Golden Parmesan-crusted eggs bake over tender spinach for a comforting meal 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 tbsp olive oil
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
09 - Pinch of ground nutmeg
# How-to Steps:
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.
03 - Add spinach, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
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.
06 - Drizzle each serving with about 1 tbsp 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, or to preferred doneness.
08 - Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cream and Parmesan create an incredibly silky sauce around the eggs while they bake
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all morning on it
- Perfect for those nights when you want something warm and comforting but not heavy
02 -
- Don't overbake or you'll lose that luscious runny yolk that makes this dish special
- Individual ramekins give you that crispy edge on all sides, but one baking dish works beautifully too
03 -
- Use ramekins that hold at least 200 ml so the cream doesn't bubble over in the oven
- Crack each egg into a small bowl first to check for shells before pouring into your wells