Sunday Brunch: Baked Eggs with Spinach

Health score
51%
Sunday Brunch: Baked Eggs with Spinach
45 min.
4
373kcal

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Welcome to your new favorite Sunday brunch recipe: Baked Eggs with Spinach! This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome way to start your day. With a health score of 51, it strikes a perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for a leisurely morning meal or a cozy brunch with friends and family.

Imagine the aroma of fresh spinach mingling with melted cheese and the rich, comforting flavor of baked eggs. This recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to use either fresh or frozen spinach, making it accessible no matter the season. The combination of crispy bread crumbs and gooey cheese creates a delightful texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves four, with each serving packing a satisfying 373 calories. The baked eggs are nestled in a bed of sautéed spinach, topped with a sprinkle of cheese and a dash of seasoning, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Whether you serve it on toast or alongside toasted English muffins, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy.

So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to enjoy a brunch that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs plain
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated (preferably Parmesan, but cheddar and Gruyere work, too)
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pounds pkt spinach fresh frozen washed and trimmed) or

Equipment

  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt it. Boil the spinach for about a minute, or until it is bright green and tender.
  2. Drain well. When it is cool enough to handle, squeeze the moisture from it and chop. (Here is where I admit that I used frozen spinach and simply let it thaw completely, squeezed it, chopped it up, and sautéed it in some butter before proceeding. I did not want to boil water.)
  3. Put the butter or oil in a 9x13 inch baking dish and put the dish in the oven. When the butter melts or the oil is hot, toss the spinach in the dish, stirring to coat it with fat.
  4. Spread the spinach in the dish and use the back of a spoon to make 8 little nests in the spinach. Crack 1 egg into each. Top with salt, pepper, cheese, and bread crumbs.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are just set and the whites solidified. Scoop out some spinach with each egg and serve on toast or toasted English muffins.

Nutrition Facts

Calories373kcal
Protein24.8%
Fat55.45%
Carbs19.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.75
Glycemic Load
1.15
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
44.586956148562%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.69mg
Kaempferol
14.47mg
Myricetin
0.79mg
Quercetin
9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:373.15kcal
18.66%
Fat:23.7g
36.46%
Saturated Fat:6.56g
41%
Carbohydrates:18.99g
6.33%
Net Carbohydrates:13.39g
4.87%
Sugar:2.22g
2.46%
Cholesterol:335.86mg
111.95%
Sodium:797.2mg
34.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.85g
47.69%
Vitamin K:1103.11µg
1050.58%
Vitamin A:21839.5IU
436.79%
Folate:496.66µg
124.17%
Manganese:2.19mg
109.3%
Vitamin C:63.73mg
77.25%
Vitamin B2:0.93mg
54.51%
Selenium:35.5µg
50.71%
Magnesium:201.04mg
50.26%
Iron:8.5mg
47.23%
Vitamin E:7.08mg
47.19%
Calcium:446.74mg
44.67%
Potassium:1425.07mg
40.72%
Phosphorus:394.4mg
39.44%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
30.98%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.17%
Fiber:5.6g
22.39%
Copper:0.4mg
19.84%
Zinc:2.88mg
19.18%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.34%
Vitamin B5:1.63mg
16.28%
Vitamin B3:2.64mg
13.19%
Vitamin D:1.82µg
12.15%