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Spinach egg bake

A healthy and simple baked egg dish with wilted baby spinach and a hint of cheese, perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 0.25 cup diced shallots
  • 1.5 pound baby spinach large stems removed
  • 4 large eggs
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Asiago cheese shredded or Parmesan
  • baking spray

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat an oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly spray four oven-safe dishes or ramekins with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, add oil, shallots and cook 2-3 minutes.
    2 teaspoon olive oil
  • Add spinach, salt and pepper and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
    2 teaspoon olive oil
  • Mix in Asiago cheese and remove from heat.
    2 teaspoon olive oil
  • Divide the wilted spinach among the oven-safe dishes, making a well in the center of each.
  • Break an egg into each dish and season with salt and pepper.
    2 teaspoon olive oil
  • Place the ramekins on one or two rimmed baking sheets and bake until the whites are set and the yolks are firm around the edges but still soft in the center, about 17 minutes or to your liking.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is a great way to get your greens in early. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or peppers if desired.