Creamy Spinach and Eggs (Printable)
Tender spinach in a velvety cream sauce topped with perfectly cooked eggs—a satisfying 30-minute meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 14 oz fresh spinach leaves, washed and stems removed
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Eggs
07 - 4 large eggs
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-step:
01 - Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 2–3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted and most moisture has evaporated, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Pour in heavy cream and add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce is creamy.
04 - Using a spoon, create four wells in the spinach mixture. Crack an egg into each well.
05 - Cover skillet and cook 6–8 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain slightly runny. Extend cooking time for firmer yolks if desired.
06 - Remove from heat and serve right away. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of velvety cream sauce and runny egg yolks creates an incredibly rich texture without needing any fancy techniques
- Everything cooks in one pan so you spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying your meal
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- The spinach needs to be cooked down enough that excess moisture evaporates otherwise your cream sauce will turn thin and watery instead of velvety and rich
- Covering the skillet is crucial for properly cooking the egg whites while keeping those yolks perfectly runny in the center
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- Make sure your skillet has a tight-fitting lid because trapped steam is what cooks the egg whites properly while keeping those yolks runny
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly into the spinach mixture so take it out of the fridge while you prep the vegetables