Description
Creamy ricotta parmesan spinach cradles delicate baked eggs in this luxurious Mediterranean-inspired dish. Silky spinach and rich cheeses create an elegant breakfast experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients:
- 5–6 large eggs
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Herbs and seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup shallots, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon herbs de Provence
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cheese and additional ingredients:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Toast for serving
- Optional: Smoked salmon
- Optional: Extra red chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for perfect cooking.
- Finely mince the garlic and dice the shallots, preparing these aromatic ingredients for quick incorporation.
- Select a 10-inch oven-safe skillet and melt butter over medium heat until it becomes slightly foamy.
- Quickly sauté garlic for 30 seconds, releasing its fragrant essence into the melted butter.
- Introduce shallots, herbs de Provence, and chili flakes to the pan, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Add fresh spinach leaves, gently tossing until they wilt and reduce in volume, creating a vibrant green base.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Allow the cream to simmer and thicken, creating a luxurious sauce that coats the spinach completely.
- Incorporate ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until they melt and create a creamy, rich texture.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, brightening the overall taste of the dish.
- Carefully crack whole eggs directly into the spinach and cheese mixture, spacing them evenly.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with optional smoked salmon and extra red chili flakes for added complexity.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp toast, allowing guests to enjoy the warm, creamy spinach and perfectly cooked eggs.
Notes
- Prep ahead by mincing garlic, dicing shallots, and having spinach ready to streamline cooking process.
- Select an oven-safe pan to transition smoothly from stovetop to oven without transferring ingredients.
- Watch cream carefully during simmering to achieve perfect thickness without burning or scorching.
- Crack eggs gently into the creamy spinach mixture to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Time the baking precisely between 8-10 minutes for perfectly set egg whites with soft, runny yolks.
- Optional gourmet upgrades include adding smoked salmon and extra chili flakes for sophisticated flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg