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Baked Spinach and Eggs

A low-carb, gluten-free breakfast dish that can keep you going for hours! Healthy and delicious and can be made in individual portions – Baked Spinach and Eggs with Feta Cheese.

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Have I already mentioned that I love hot cooked breakfast? Perhaps just a million times! I am a creature of habit, that’s why. I grew up on our island of Marinduque having cooked breakfast all the time. Everyday. It was the norm.

We had rice for breakfast every day – almost always accompanied by eggs and with some meat cooked in a variety of ways (pork tocino, beef tapa, or perhaps even some left-over fried chicken) and yes, even fish – whether smoked (Tinapa) or fried (Daing – first comes to mind)! Of course, I should not forget the Ma-ling (Chinese Spam) or the more expensive Spam! I won’t mind having them every day though I will probably gain a few pounds if  I do so. 🙂

But that’s just the way it is, I assume, in most houses in the Philippines. Breakfast is almost like dinner in the sense that people still eat together whenever they can. Kids have to be up early for school and parents need to prepare for work so it makes sense for everyone to eat together.

Well, at least it was like this in our house when we were growing up. There’s only one cook – whether it was my mom or a helper who makes breakfast so it’s impractical to cook each breakfast dish on a piecemeal basis. If you want to eat a later breakfast, you may, but it would be a cold one.

We usually gather at a certain time and though we would leave some food for anyone who wakes up later than usual, the food would have gone cold. My brother can attest to this! When we were young we didn’t have a microwave so nuking the food to reheat it was not an option. Even nowadays, not many people in the Philippines use the microwave though already readily available.

Anyway, talking about hot breakfasts and eggs – here’s a very easy dish that you can prepare in minutes. Love this breakfast anytime!

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WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS FOR THIS BAKED SPINACH AND EGGS?

  • 6 cups firmly packed baby spinach or (10 oz) bag of fresh baby spinach (or use frozen spinach)
  • 4 eggs (can increase to 6 if you are using more spinach)
  • Salt and freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled Feta Cheese, divided

Baking spray or a little oil for greasing


HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS BAKED SPINACH AND EGGS?

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray or grease with a little oil individual ramekins or other small oven-safe dishes that can accommodate 1-2 eggs. Set aside.

Place the spinach in a deep skillet or a large frying pan. Add a little water (2-3 Tablespoons). Using medium heat, cook the spinach just until wilted, roughly 3-4 minutes. Use either your hand or a spatula to pack in the spinach. Drain the excess water well especially if you are using frozen spinach.

Distribute the spinach evenly among the prepared ramekins or oven-safe dishes.

Crack 1-2 eggs on top of the spinach. Season lightly with salt and pepper – lightly because Feta cheese is pretty salty on its own. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.

Place the baking dishes or ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until the eggs are set/cooked (whites are set and yolks look firm on the edges) to your liking. I like mine well done but some like eggs that are a little runny. Whatever you like as long as the eggs are substantially cooked inside, it’s fine.

Serve with some toasted bread or rice on the side and tomato juice! A healthy breakfast that will keep you going for hours! Enjoy!

A low-carb, gluten-free breakfast dish that can keep you going for hours! Healthy and delicious and can be made in individual portions - Baked Spinach and Eggs with Feta Cheese

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Baked Spinach and Eggs

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A low-carb, gluten-free breakfast dish that can keep you going for hours! Healthy and delicious and can be made in individual portions – Baked Spinach and Eggs with Feta Cheese.
5 from 19 votes
Servings 2
Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 6 cups firmly packed baby spinach or 10 oz bag fresh baby spinach, (frozen spinach is ok, too)
  • 4 eggs, can increase to 6 if you are using more spinach
  • Salt and freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled Feta Cheese, divided and adjust to taste
  • Baking spray or a little oil for greasing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray or grease with a little oil individual ramekins or other small oven safe dishes that can accommodate 1-2 eggs. Set aside.
  • Place the spinach in a deep skillet or a large frying pan. Add a little water (2-3 Tablespoons). Using medium heat, cook the spinach just until wilted, roughly 3-4 minutes. Use either your hand or a spatula to pack in the spinach. Drain the excess water well especially if you are using frozen spinach.
  • Distribute the spinach evenly among the prepared ramekins or oven-safe dishes.
  • Crack 1-2 eggs on top of the spinach. Season lightly with salt and pepper because feta cheese is pretty salty on its own. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
  • Place the baking dishes or ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until the eggs are set/cooked (whites are set and yolks look firm on the edges) to your liking. I like mine well-done but some like eggs that are a little runny. Whatever you like as long as the eggs are susbtantially cooked inside, it’s fine.
  • Serve with some toasted bread or rice on the side and tomato juice! A healthy breakfast that will keep you going for hours! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 342mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8986IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 4mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Last updated on March 13th, 2023 at 08:28 pm

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54 Comments

  1. Hi,

    I chanced upon your blog through food gawker, researching for breakfast recipes; so glad to see a pinoy blogger on the list! I love your photos, and your writing style… i will definitely try this recipe. keep up the good work!

    Raf Jamolangue

  2. Tried this for breakfast this morning….Amazing!!! My ten year old daughter and I loved it!

  3. Happened upon this recipe this morning. Was having guests for brunch/pickies and decided to make this in the ramekins. Everyone loved this recipe, so had to share it with two other couples. Kudos for this great, easy recipe

  4. I just ate this for my lunch, and I must say…delicious! I am always looking for ways to support my vegetarian diet, and this was perfect! Very filling!

  5. Simple and lovely breakfast dish Abby! I happen to have all the ingredient s on hand and it's still morning…:) Loved hearing about your family traditions in the Philippines….

  6. Baked Spinach and Egg Combination Sounds new to me and never ever, i tried this before,. Simple preparation and low cost.. i will try this for my kids. 😉

    1. I honestly haven't tried it that way as I've only eaten it the same day I baked it. I am not sure how nice the texture or flavor will be if left in the fridge for a day or two. I think it's best eaten the day it's made but if you do try otherwise, please let us know how it goes. Thanks!

  7. Oh man, this is good. I admittedly did not have high expectations, mainly because i have a love/hate relationship with spinach. Blended in smoothies – fine. In cheesy, crispy spanakopita – sure. a salad with delicious dressing – of course. but a whole bed of it with just a few sprinkles of cheese and eggs? i really did not know, but wow was that delicious. The feta is the winner here – it just adds such a nice salty flavor to the spinach, that i found myself gobbling it up.

    i overcooked my eggs more than i planned ,but they still tasted great. after 18 min of cooking, my whites still looked a tad runny, but adding a few extra minutes i realized that's just how they would look after running a bit during prep. i will try again for less to see if i can get that drippy yolky texture i love.

    definitely eating this again – it totally hit the spot for what i wanted for lunch. thank you!

  8. I'm currently baking this for the second time and my boyfriend and I love it! We never seem to have feta when I'm in the mood for this so we use whatever cheese is on hand. Today's is Asiago!

  9. This looks good, but if you want a runny egg, 15-18 minutes is too long of a bake time and the yolks will be hard cooked. 8-10 minutes max. I think I will try this since I like creamed spinach as a side with an omelette. Thanks for sharing.

    Vicky

  10. Hi. I’ve made this for supper for my hubby and he loved it. My son even gave it a try and enjoyed the flavours. Only issue I had was that my Feta cheese did not melt like yours. It was still crumbly but slightly roasted to a brown color. I used Feta with herbs in it.

  11. Very very good. Added some sautéed baby bella mushrooms too. Had to bake longer to get the egg whites cooked but then the yolks weren’t runny. Still good but anyone know how to keep the yolks runny and still cook the whites?

  12. I can’t seem to find the little baking dishes anywhere :(. Is there a brand or manufacturer listed on them anywhere? Thanks!

    1. I just found that in goodwill but since we moved I don’t know where that is anymore. Try goodwill, who knows you might something similar.

  13. 5 stars
    I made these spinach and eggs for breakfast this morning and it was incredible! I will be adding this to my regular rotation!

  14. 5 stars
    This is a delicious meal for the mornings and perfect for dinner too! I love the individual servings..thank you for this idea!

  15. 5 stars
    I made this for breakfast a couple of days ago, and I plan to keep making it. It’s so easy and delicious, and I don’t feel weighed down after I eat it.

  16. 5 stars
    Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Light, fresh and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!

  17. 5 stars
    This dish not only tastes delicious but also adds a pop of vibrant green to the plate. Thank you for sharing this fantastic Baked Spinach and Eggs recipe!

  18. 5 stars
    Made this for breakfast today and it was super filling, satisfying, and flavorful too! I feel like it would work great for dinner too!

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