Best 13 Baked Eggs And Creamy Greens Recipes

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Baked eggs and creamy greens is a dish that combines the richness of eggs with the freshness of leafy greens, making it a wholesome and delicious meal. Bursting with flavor and nutrients, this versatile dish can be tailored to suit individual tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying dinner, baked eggs and creamy greens is a culinary delight that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED EGGS WITH CREAMY KALE AND CHARD WITH GARLIC BUTTER TOASTS



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Provided by Emily Clifton - Nerds with Knives

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Coarse kosher salt
1 large bunch lacinato kale (tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped (about 6 ounces; 180g after stemming))
1 large bunch Swiss chard (tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped (about 7 ounces; 200g after stemming))
5 ounces 140g baby spinach
3 tablespoons 45g unsalted butter, divided
8 ounces 225g button or cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and caps sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 leeks (white and light green parts only, washed well and thinly sliced (about 9 ounces; 250g total))
3 medium cloves garlic (2 minced or grated and 1 left whole for toast, divided)
2 tablespoons 45g all-purpose flour
1 cup 235ml half and half
1/2 cup 120ml milk
3 tablespoons 45ml dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons 10ml Dijon mustard
3/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese (2 1/2 ounces; 75g)
4 to 6 large eggs
Pinch of red chili flakes (for garnish)
4 to 6 slices toasted and buttered bread (such as from a baguette)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches if necessary, add kale, chard, and spinach to pot and cook for 1 minute. Using a spider or strainer, lift greens from water and transfer to a colander. Immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking. Repeat with remaining greens if necessary. Using your hands, squeeze greens to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Roughly chop greens and set aside. You should have about 10 1/2 ounces (300g) of cooked, squeezed greens.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon (15g) butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring only occasionally, until well browned, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons (30g) butter to skillet and melt over medium-high heat until foaming. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over leeks and cook, stirring, until raw flour smell has cooked off, about 1 minute. Stir in half and half and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in wine, nutmeg, mustard, reserved mushrooms, and reserved greens and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat. If mixture is very thick, add a bit more water or milk to thin slightly (this will depend on how much water you squeezed out of the greens). You should have about 4 cups of creamed greens.
  • If baking in the same skillet, sprinkle Gruyère on top of greens. (You can also divide greens into smaller individual skillets or baking dishes.) If using a baking dish, scrape creamy greens into it, smooth into an even layer, and sprinkle Gruyère on top.
  • Using a spoon, make egg-sized indentations in greens, one for each egg. Crack an egg into each well and season with salt. Bake until egg whites are just set and yolks are still runny, 10 to 20 minutes. Check eggs frequently to make sure they don't overcook. Remove from oven and sprinkle a pinch of red chili flakes over each egg.
  • While toast is still warm, gently rub one side of each slice with remaining clove of garlic. Serve, using toast to scoop up greens and eggs.

BAKED EGGS AND CREAMY GREENS



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This is a great way to use up leftover cooked greens. Serve alongside warm buttermilk biscuits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for ramekins
1/2 cup chopped cooked greens, such as spinach, Swiss chard, or kale
4 large eggs
4 teaspoons heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack in top third. Generously butter four 1/2-cup ramekins; add 1 tablespoon greens to each. Break an egg into each ramekin, then top each with another 1 tablespoon greens. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon cream; season with salt and pepper. Transfer ramekins to a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place sheet on rack and bake until whites are just set and eggs are still soft in centers, 12 to 15 minutes (start checking at 12, as they tend to cook at different rates). Serve immediately.

LUCKY GREEN BAKED EGGS



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup olive oil
3 shallots, thinly sliced
6 cups julienned kale
One 8-ounce can green chiles, chopped
1/2 cup mixed green pitted olives, chopped
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 large fresh basil leaves
4 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, drained from their oil
1/2 cup feta
Freshly grated Pecorino-Romano
Sliced fresh chives, for garnish
4 slices country bread
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • For the eggs: Position an oven rack towards the bottom of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a 10-inch saute or cast-iron pan over medium-low heat with the olive oil. Sweat the shallots until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the kale and saute until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the green chiles, olives, chicken stock, anchovy paste and garlic and bring to a simmer. Braise, covered, until the kale is tender and the liquid has been almost fully absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread the mixture flat in the pan and make 4 wells to place the eggs. Lay a basil leaf in each well. Add an egg to each well on top of the basil leaves and sprinkle everything with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the sun-dried tomatoes and feta.
  • Bake on the bottom rack until the eggs are set but still runny, about 10 minutes.
  • For the toast: Meanwhile, toast the bread in a toaster and rub with garlic cloves, then spread with the butter. Grate Pecorino over the eggs and sprinkle with chives, then serve with the toast.

BAKED EGGS WITH CREAMY GREENS, MUSHROOMS, AND CHEESE RECIPE



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Three kinds of leafy greens combine with mushrooms, garlic, leeks, mustard, and spices to form the base for a baked-egg dish that's a bit like an omelette turned inside out. It's an ideal recipe for brunch, or really any meal of the day.

Provided by Emily and Matt Clifton

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Breakfast and Brunch     Mains     Quick Dinners

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

Kosher salt
1 large bunch lacinato kale, tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped (about 6 ounces; 180g after stemming)
1 large bunch Swiss chard, tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped (about 7 ounces; 200g after stemming)
5 ounces (140g) baby spinach
3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, divided
8 ounces (225g) button or cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed and caps sliced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, washed well and thinly sliced (about 9 ounces; 250g total)
3 medium cloves garlic, 2 minced or grated and 1 left whole for toast, divided
2 tablespoons (45g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (235ml) half and half
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
3 tablespoons (45ml) dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons (10ml) Dijon mustard
3/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese (2 1/2 ounces; 75g)
4 to 6 large eggs
Pinch of red chili flakes, for garnish
4 to 6 slices toasted and buttered bread, such as from a baguette

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches if necessary, add kale, chard, and spinach to pot and cook for 1 minute. Using a spider or strainer, lift greens from water and transfer to a colander. Immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking. Repeat with remaining greens if necessary. Using your hands, squeeze greens to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Roughly chop greens and set aside. You should have about 10 1/2 ounces (300g) of cooked, squeezed greens.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon (15g) butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring only occasionally, until well browned, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons (30g) butter to skillet and melt over medium-high heat until foaming. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over leeks and cook, stirring, until raw flour smell has cooked off, about 1 minute. Stir in half and half and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in wine, nutmeg, mustard, reserved mushrooms, and reserved greens and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from heat. If mixture is very thick, add a bit more water or milk to thin slightly (this will depend on how much water you squeezed out of the greens). You should have about 4 cups of creamed greens.
  • If baking in the same skillet, sprinkle Gruyère on top of greens. (You can also divide greens into smaller individual skillets or baking dishes.) If using a baking dish, scrape creamy greens into it, smooth into an even layer, and sprinkle Gruyère on top.
  • Using a spoon, make egg-sized indentations in greens, one for each egg. Crack an egg into each well and season with salt. Bake until egg whites are just set and yolks are still runny, 10 to 20 minutes. Check eggs frequently to make sure they don't overcook. Remove from oven and sprinkle a pinch of red chili flakes over each egg.
  • While toast is still warm, gently rub one side of each slice with remaining clove of garlic. Serve, using toast to scoop up greens and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 182 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 787 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 24 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREAMY BAKED EGGS



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This is part of our traditional Christmas morning breakfast, and is perfect for any brunch when you want to prepare dishes the day before. Of course, you can just assemble and cook, but it is the convenience of having the dish ready to bake, and eliminating the mess in the morning, (and the delicious taste!) which appeals most to me. I indicated that this serves 4, but it will serve 6 if you have other brunch items. The recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 inch pan. I have used this recipe for at least twenty years after taking a Doris Simms cooking class in Ottawa.

Provided by Sweet Baboo

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 large eggs
2 green onions, chopped (including white and green parts)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup of diced cooked bacon or 1/2 cup ham
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper (optional)
1 piece white bread
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Make sauce first. Can be made in the microwave if you wish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan and add the flour.
  • Whisk together till smooth, and fry gently for a few minutes which will remove the raw taste of the flour. Do not brown the roux.
  • Add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps, and cook the mixture till thickened. This will make a thin sauce.
  • Off heat, add the grated cheese, and whisk till it melts.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl to combine.
  • Saute the green onion in 2 tablespoons butter to soften.
  • Add beaten eggs and bacon.
  • Fry-scramble, and remove from pan while they are still quite soft (nearly set), and combine with the sauce.
  • Stir together, and place in a buttered 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • Butter the bread.
  • Whirl in a food processor to make buttered crumbs.
  • Sprinkle on top of the sauced eggs.
  • Can refrigerate, covered, overnight for baking the next morning.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 20 minutes, till set, and crumbs are toasted.

EGGS AND GREENS BREAKFAST DISH



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Start your morning off right with this cheesy egg breakfast dish, saturated with a nutritiously green medley of arugula, chard, and spinach.

Provided by Dorinda Medley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups stemmed and chopped rainbow chard
1 cup fresh spinach
½ cup arugula
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 eggs, beaten
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chard, spinach, and arugula until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix eggs and cheese together in a bowl; pour into the chard mixture. Cover and cook until set, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 401.7 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 483.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

PEPPERY, CREAMY GREENS WITH EGGS



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Eggs, cream, peppery greens. This is a low-fuss, highly satisfying brunch made in a skillet on your stovetop. It's a brunch recipe that'll impress with no fuss.

Provided by Christian Reynoso

Categories     Milk/Cream     Olive Oil     Onion     Garlic     Mustard Greens     Arugula     Watercress     Egg     Pepper     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Quick & Easy     Brunch     Breakfast     Easter     Spring     Mother's Day

Yield 2-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup heavy cream
2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 cups coarsely chopped peppery greens (such as mustard greens, wild arugula, or watercress)
4 large eggs
Flaky sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
4 thick slices bread (such as country-style, seedy, or pain de mie), toasted

Steps:

  • Using a fork, mix cream and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a small bowl or a 2-cup measuring glass until salt is dissolved, then stir in broth. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium. Add onion, garlic, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt and stir in the salt well with a wooden spoon (this will help onion release it's moisture, making sure it cooks but doesn't brown). Cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 Tbsp. water to pan followed by half of greens, stirring well (you want to get some of the greens in direct contact with the bottom of the pan). Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Mix in remaining greens and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and pour half of reserved cream mixture over greens mixture. Using wooden spoon, make 4 wells in greens mixture, spacing evenly apart. Crack an egg into each well and pour remaining cream mix over eggs. Cover pan with lid and increase heat to medium-low. Cook until eggs whites are almost entirely opaque but yolks are still runny, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let sit, still covered, until whites are completely cooked, about 2 minutes. (If the bottoms of the eggs seem to be cooking faster than the tops, just turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and cook the tops with the residual heat. If you want more firm egg yolks, just simmer or keep the lid on for a little longer.)
  • Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and drizzle generously with oil over the top. Serve with toast.

CREAMY BAKED EGGS



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My husband loves eggs prepared in any way. This recipe is simple but special, and the eggs come out just as he likes them every time. If you like soft yolks, cook the eggs for 9 minutes; for firmer yolks, cook for about 11 minutes.-Macey Allen, Green Forest, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup half-and-half cream
8 large eggs
1 cup shredded Jarlsberg cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Pour cream into a greased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet . Gently break an egg into a small bowl; slip egg into skillet. Repeat with remaining eggs. Sprinkle with cheeses, salt and pepper., Bake until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 10-12 minutes. Top with green onions; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 200mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BAKED EGGS, GRANDMA-STYLE



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Fluffy baked eggs that are great for a family brunch. Original recipe was from Grandma, but Kathy made a few modifications.

Provided by K Raines

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup butter, divided
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
6 green onions, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup chopped tomatoes
12 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Layer Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend and mozzarella cheese in the prepared baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and green onions until mushrooms are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Add spinach and tomatoes; saute just until spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon vegetable mixture over cheese mixture.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, mustard, marjoram, tarragon, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over vegetable mixture. Dot remaining butter on the egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 218 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CREAMY BAKED EGGS FOR TWO



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You can change this up a bit by adding crumbled, cooked bacon, or ham, or cooked spinach at the bottom of the ramekins.

Provided by SeriousMoms

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
4 eggs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Butter two 8 oz ramekins, and then crack 2 eggs inside each. Be careful not to break the yolks.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and then salt and pepper.
  • Pour two tablespoons of cream over the egg mixture in each ramekin.
  • Place the ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 20 minutes, or when they are done to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.1, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 432.4, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 1.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 15.2

BAKED GREEN EGGS



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This five-ingredient breakfast or brunch with spinach, pesto and bubbling melted cheese can be on the table in 15 minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g baby spinach , roughly chopped
4 tbsp fresh pesto
100ml double cream
1 tbsp finely grated gruyère (or vegetarian alternative)
4 medium eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix together the spinach, pesto, cream and some seasoning, and tip into 2 individual shallow ovenproof dishes. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Make 2 shallow hollows in the mixture in each dish and break an egg into each hollow. Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

BAKED EGGS WITH BEANS AND GREENS



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Consider this a heartier version of the classic Italian dish "eggs in purgatory," which works well for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It's also very forgiving. If you'd rather keep this a vegetarian meal, skip the sausage. No chickpeas? No problem. Any white bean will work well in its place. Same with the greens. Use what you have (anything that wilts works). Sprinkling the dish with grated cheese before serving is not required, but it sure does taste good. Serve with thick slices of toasted sesame bread slathered with plenty of softened butter.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     brunch, dinner, weekday, weeknight, sausages, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed (optional)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or white beans, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, gently crushed by hand
4 cups stemmed and packed roughly chopped greens such as spinach, kale or Swiss chard
6 large eggs
Black pepper
2 tablespoons mixed herbs, such as Italian parsley and basil, for garnish
Grated cheese, such as pecorino or Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. If using the sausage, add to the pan and cook, breaking it into 1/2-inch pieces, by pressing with the back of spatula or wooden spoon until crisp and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas and the garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt. Add the sausage back to the pan along with the tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and gradually add in the chopped greens by the handful, tossing together until wilted. Season with salt.
  • Using a spoon, create hollows in the sauce and gently crack the eggs into each, and season the eggs with salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and cook until the eggs are set, about 7 to 9 minutes. Scatter the herbs on top along with a tablespoon or two of grated cheese, if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 702 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EGG BAKED IN CREAM



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Provided by Christine Muhlke

Categories     dinner, for one, quick, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup sliced leeks, light green and white parts only
Salt
2 sprigs thyme, leaves roughly chopped
2 sprigs parsley, leaves roughly chopped
1 large farm-fresh egg
About 2 tablespoons half-and-half
Coarsely ground black pepper
Grilled or toasted bread slices

Steps:

  • Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees. In a small sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the leeks, a splash of water and a pinch of salt and cook until the leeks are tender, about 2 minutes. Add the herbs and transfer to a 6-inch cazuela, cocotte or other ceramic dish, covering the bottom with the butter, leeks and herbs.
  • Crack the egg into the middle of the dish. Add enough half-and-half to barely cover the white. Sprinkle with salt and coarsely ground pepper. Cook until the white is set, 8 to 12 minutes. Serve with grilled or toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, vibrant greens and eggs that are free-range and organic if possible.
  • Don't overcook the eggs: The key to perfect baked eggs is to cook them until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. This will give you a creamy, rich texture.
  • Use a variety of greens: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of greens in your recipe. Spinach, kale, chard, and collard greens are all great options. You can also add in some herbs, such as parsley, basil, or thyme, for extra flavor.
  • Season the greens well: Don't forget to season your greens with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more enjoyable to eat.
  • Serve with a crusty bread or toast: Baked eggs and creamy greens are a great brunch or lunch dish. Serve them with a crusty bread or toast for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Baked eggs and creamy greens is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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