Description
Savory baked eggs in ricotta parmesan creamed spinach showcase a luxurious breakfast experience from Mediterranean kitchens. Green spinach and creamy cheese create an elegant morning meal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 large eggs
- 3 cups (720 ml) baby spinach
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) shallots, finely diced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- ½ tsp herbs de Provence
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Toast for serving
- Optional: Smoked salmon
- Optional: Extra red chili flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F, setting up an optimal cooking environment.
- Aromatic Base: In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat and quickly sauté garlic, shallots, herbs de Provence, and chili flakes until fragrant and softened.
- Spinach Integration: Add fresh spinach leaves, tossing until they wilt and create a vibrant green foundation, then pour in heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cheese Fusion: Simmer the mixture until the cream thickens, then fold in ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until they melt into a creamy, luxurious sauce. Brighten the flavor with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Egg Placement: Carefully crack whole eggs directly into the spinach-cheese mixture, ensuring even spacing across the skillet.
- Baking Process: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, allowing egg whites to set while maintaining soft, runny yolks.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven and optionally garnish with smoked salmon and extra red chili flakes for added depth and complexity.
- Serving: Present immediately with crisp toast, inviting guests to dive into the warm, creamy spinach and perfectly cooked eggs.
Notes
- Cheese Selection: Use freshly grated Parmesan and high-quality ricotta for the most robust, creamy flavor profile.
- Egg Precision: Check egg doneness at 8 minutes to prevent overcooking; soft yolks are the golden standard for this dish.
- Spice Balance: Adjust chili flakes according to personal heat preference, remembering that a subtle kick enhances the creamy texture.
- Skillet Strategy: Choose a well-seasoned cast-iron or non-stick oven-safe skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even heat distribution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg