Cheesy Baked Eggs Recipe
This Cheesy Baked Eggs recipe is your go-to for those mornings when you crave a comforting, protein-rich meal. It's a breeze to prepare, combining creamy eggs, melted cheese, sautéed spinach, and the savory notes of onions and garlic
Servings 2
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!