Follow these steps for perfect results
fresh spinach
fresh
fontina cheese
freshly grated
eggs
large
salt
black pepper
freshly ground
half and half
unsalted butter
garlic
minced
panko bread crumbs
fresh basil
chopped
fresh cilantro
chopped
fresh parsley
chopped
ciabatta bread
sliced and toasted
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Layer the fresh spinach evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
Add half of the fontina cheese over the spinach.
Carefully crack each egg into a bowl.
Gently pour each egg from the bowl onto the spinach and cheese.
Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the half-and-half over the eggs and cheese.
Cover the mixture evenly with the remaining fontina cheese.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for desired egg doneness.
For completely cooked yolks, bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
To make the cheese bubbly and golden, turn on the broiler and broil the dish for 1 to 2 minutes (but be careful not to overcook the eggs).
While the eggs are baking, add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk the butter constantly until it bubbles and brown bits appear on the bottom of the pan (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove the browned butter from the heat and whisk for an additional 30 seconds.
Let the browned butter stand for 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic to the browned butter and stir for another minute.
Stir in the panko bread crumbs and toss well to coat and combine.
Once the eggs are finished, remove the dish from the oven.
Cover the baked eggs with the bread crumbs and fresh herbs.
Serve immediately with toasted ciabatta bread.
Expert advice for the best results
Use different types of cheese for a varied flavor profile.
Add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred egg doneness.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Serve warm in the baking dish, garnished with extra herbs.
Serve with a side salad
Serve with fresh fruit
Complements the creamy and savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food, popular brunch item.
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