Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach

Health score
40%
Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach
45 min.
4
884kcal

Suggestions


Start your day off right with a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the smoky flavor of bacon with the vibrant freshness of spinach. Our Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach is not just a breakfast; it’s an experience that brings together hearty ingredients to create a meal that will energize your morning. Perfect for brunch or those leisurely weekends, this recipe promises to impress both family and friends.

Imagine the enticing aroma of applewood-smoked bacon crisping to perfection in your kitchen, paired with tender baby spinach lightly sautéed just enough to retain its bright green color. Nestled on a sturdy base of toasted whole wheat or sourdough English muffins, these ingredients are transformed into an elegant dish. The addition of rich heavy whipping cream and perfectly baked eggs, with yolks that remain luxuriously runny, creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

This dish is not only delicious but also wholesome, packed with protein and essential nutrients, making it an ideal meal for any time of the day. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a brunch gathering or simply treating yourself to something special, Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach is sure to hit the spot. So, roll up your sleeves and indulge your cooking passion; your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • ounce baby spinach 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream 
  •  sourdough bread whole wheat split english toasted well

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • ramekin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook bacon inlarge skillet over medium heat until crisp;transfer to paper towels.
  2. Pour off drippingsfrom skillet; reserve drippings.
  3. Add spinachto pan, sprinkle with pepper, and toss overmedium heat, 1 minute.
  4. Transfer to strainerset over bowl to drain.
  5. Brush four 1-cupramekins with drippings. Crumble bacon.
  6. Place 1 toasted English muffin half,split side up, in each ramekin. Dividespinach among ramekins, then sprinklebacon over, dividing equally. With backof spoon, shape well in center of eachramekin. Gently crack 1 egg into well ineach ramekin, keeping yolk intact.
  7. Drizzle1 tablespoon cream over each egg.
  8. Sprinklewith salt and pepper.
  9. Bake eggs until whites are just set butyolks are still runny, 14 to 16 minutes.
  10. Per serving:284 calories,17 g fat,4 g fiber
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories884kcal
Protein16.42%
Fat29.36%
Carbs54.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.13
Glycemic Load
90.78
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
43.834347849307%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
2.26mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:884.34kcal
44.22%
Fat:28.89g
44.44%
Saturated Fat:10.62g
66.39%
Carbohydrates:120.05g
40.02%
Net Carbohydrates:114.29g
41.56%
Sugar:11.24g
12.48%
Cholesterol:224.73mg
74.91%
Sodium:1685.04mg
73.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.37g
72.73%
Vitamin K:173.38µg
165.12%
Selenium:87.57µg
125.09%
Vitamin B1:1.75mg
116.66%
Folate:371.44µg
92.86%
Vitamin B2:1.32mg
77.5%
Vitamin A:3825.63IU
76.51%
Manganese:1.52mg
76.13%
Vitamin B3:12.55mg
62.74%
Iron:10.84mg
60.23%
Phosphorus:410.41mg
41.04%
Magnesium:111.49mg
27.87%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.47%
Zinc:3.61mg
24.09%
Fiber:5.76g
23.05%
Copper:0.44mg
22.09%
Calcium:192.41mg
19.24%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.67%
Potassium:611.33mg
17.47%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.33%
Vitamin C:10.05mg
12.18%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.57%
Vitamin D:1.37µg
9.15%
Source:Epicurious