Baked Eggs
User Reviews
4.8
Baked Eggs
Description
This dish layers roughly chopped spinach and halved grape tomatoes in a buttered casserole dish before cracking eggs directly on top. The seasoning of salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper adds a balance of savory and mild heat. Drizzling heavy cream over the eggs contributes to a tender texture, while crumbled feta offers a salty, tangy contrast to the vegetables.
The eggs bake at 375ºF just until the whites become opaque and set, but the yolks stay runny, providing a rich sauce-like quality when broken. This gentle baking step preserves the freshness of the spinach and the sweetness of the tomatoes. The combination of creamy eggs, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled cheese works well with bread, perfect for soaking up the flavors.
Substitutions for fresh spinach with frozen (thawed and drained) or other soft cheeses can be made depending on availability. Adjusting the number of eggs and ingredients allows scaling the dish to serve more people.
Watch the baking time closely starting around 10 minutes to ensure the yolks reach desired doneness without overcooking. Serve immediately for best texture.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.14
- 2 cups spinach $0.65, fresh
- 1 cup grape tomatoes $1.00
- 4 large egg $0.83
- 1/8 tsp salt $0.01
- 1/8 tsp black pepper $0.01, freshly cracked
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper $0.01
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream $0.21
- 2 Tbsp feta cheese $0.69, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Melt the butter and brush the inside of an 8x8-inch casserole dish.
- Roughly chop the spinach and slice the tomatoes in half. Sprinkle the spinach and tomatoes inside the casserole dish.
- Crack the eggs into the casserole dish on top of the spinach and tomatoes. Season with the salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Drizzle the heavy cream over the eggs, then sprinkle the crumbled feta on top.
- Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or just until the whites are set and the yolks are still liquid. (start checking around 10 minutes and add time as needed). Serve with crusty bread for dipping!
Notes
- You can substitute frozen spinach if fully thawed and moisture squeezed out.
- Use other soft cheeses, but creamier varieties melt best.
- To serve more, keep vegetables and seasoning the same but add two eggs per person; baking time may increase.
- Check eggs starting at 10 minutes to avoid overcooking the yolks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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