Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.75 cup

fresh spinach

fresh

1 cup

fontina cheese

freshly grated

8 unit

eggs

large

0.5 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

2 tbsp

half and half

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

1 clove

garlic

minced

0.33 cup

panko bread crumbs

1 tbsp

fresh basil

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh cilantro

chopped

1 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

1 unit

ciabatta bread

sliced and toasted

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Step 2
~2 min

Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~2 min

Layer the fresh spinach evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~2 min

Add half of the fontina cheese over the spinach.

Step 5
~2 min

Carefully crack each egg into a bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Gently pour each egg from the bowl onto the spinach and cheese.

Step 7
~2 min

Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper.

Step 8
~2 min

Drizzle the half-and-half over the eggs and cheese.

Step 9
~2 min

Cover the mixture evenly with the remaining fontina cheese.

Step 10
~2 min

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for desired egg doneness.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~2 min

For completely cooked yolks, bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

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).

Step 13
~2 min

While the eggs are baking, add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~2 min

Whisk the butter constantly until it bubbles and brown bits appear on the bottom of the pan (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 15
~2 min

Remove the browned butter from the heat and whisk for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 16
~2 min

Let the browned butter stand for 1 minute.

Step 17
~2 min

Add the minced garlic to the browned butter and stir for another minute.

Step 18
~2 min

Stir in the panko bread crumbs and toss well to coat and combine.

Step 19
~2 min

Once the eggs are finished, remove the dish from the oven.

Step 20
~2 min

Cover the baked eggs with the bread crumbs and fresh herbs.

Step 21
~2 min

Serve immediately with toasted ciabatta bread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with fresh fruit

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted tomatoes
Avocado slices

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, popular brunch item.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Christmas Brunch

Occasion Tags

Weekend Brunch
Holiday Breakfast
Casual Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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