Baked eggs are a simple yet delicious way to enjoy eggs for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. They are versatile and can be made with different ingredients, making them perfect for any taste preference or dietary restriction.
Why Bake Eggs?
Baking eggs is a great alternative to frying or scrambling them. Baked eggs are healthier because you can easily control the amount of added fat in your recipe. Baked eggs also have a unique texture and flavor that many people find irresistible. They can serve alone or with different toppings and sides, making them a versatile dish for any meal.
How to Make Baked Eggs
Baked eggs are an easy recipe to make, and the process is similar to making other egg dishes. To make baked eggs you only need a baking dish, eggs, and your choice of ingredients.
Baked egg is a gluten-free, low-carb, keto, and easy recipe.
Cheesy Baked Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 - eggs
- 4 -tablespoons heavy cream
- 2- tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as Gruyere or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1- clove minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and spinach, and saute for a few minutes.
- Grease four ramekins or small oven-safe dishes with butter or margarine .
- Divide the cooked spinach mixture evenly among the ramekins.
- Crack one egg into each ramekin on top of the spinach.
- Add 1 - tablespoon of heavy cream to each ramekin on top of the egg.
- Season each egg with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top of each egg.
- Place the ramekins in a baking dish and add enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake the eggs for 8-10 minutes or air-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the eggs before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious French-baked eggs with spinach and cheese!
