Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach

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

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Start your day off right with a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of bacon, the freshness of spinach, and the comforting goodness of baked eggs. Our Baked Eggs with Bacon and Spinach recipe is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings warmth and satisfaction to your morning routine. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy breakfast at home, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

Imagine the aroma of applewood-smoked bacon sizzling in the skillet, filling your kitchen with a mouthwatering scent. As the bacon crisps to perfection, you’ll toss in vibrant baby spinach, adding a pop of color and nutrition to the mix. The combination of these ingredients creates a savory base that pairs beautifully with the creamy richness of eggs and heavy whipping cream.

Each ramekin is a little treasure, featuring a toasted English muffin base topped with layers of spinach and crumbled bacon, all crowned with a perfectly baked egg. The result? A dish that is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and texture. With just a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and a drizzle of cream, you’ll have a breakfast that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly easy to prepare.

In just 45 minutes, you can serve up this hearty meal that caters to four, making it ideal for family breakfasts or brunch with friends. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious start to your day!

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