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Baked Eggs with Spinach, Bacon and Potatoes

April 8, 2012 By Marge Perry

Sometimes a girl just has to have eggs. And brunch. And something that looks divine but maybe makes up for a bunch of days of indulgent eating (Only 239 calories. Really). Maybe I should call these my transition-to-getting-back-on-track eggs, because they aren’t so spartan I feel like I am doing the D-word, but they have the balance of protein and carbs and fat that will keep me full for a while, and they taste so good I’ll nearly trick myself into thinking I’m living like Dionysus.

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Baked Eggs with Spinach, Bacon and Potatoes

Prepare the bacon, potatoes and spinach the night before. In the morning simply combine the filling with the eggs and bake.

4 strips center-cut bacon

2 medium red potatoes, (8 ounces total), cut into 1/4-inch dice

4 cups baby spinach

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

8 large eggs

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat the inside of 4 (6-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray.

2. Cook the bacon in a large, nonstick skillet over medium high. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel; crumble bacon when cool.

3. Add the potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned and tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Add the spinach and nutmeg, and cook, tossing, until just wilted, 2 minutes. Combine vegetables with bacon and spoon the mixture into the ramekins. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese to each.

4. Beat eggs with fork until fairly smooth and pour into the ramekins. Place on a tray and bake about 20 minutes, until the eggs are set — a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional analysis for each serving 239 calories, 18 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 13 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 402 mg sodium

Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch, Egg Dishes, Great for Gatherings

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  1. Amy Nieporent says

    April 8, 2012 at 10:11 am

    These look so yummy…things are especially good in a ramekin ..n’est pas?

  2. Kimberly Winter Stern says

    April 8, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Beautiful…and sure to be luscious. I’m going to prepare this to have on hand for breakfast this week…Mr. G deserves something more than cereal and berries!

  3. Loveforfood says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:37 am

    These flavors sound so perfect!

    • Marge says

      April 11, 2012 at 12:58 pm

      Bacon, spinach and eggs– what’s not to love, right?

  4. Tamar@StarvingofftheLand says

    April 11, 2012 at 6:37 am

    OK, how did you know I have a huge basket of eggs on my windowsill and a dearth of new ideas? Is there a mole in my house?

    • Marge says

      April 11, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      No, but plenty of hens in your yard.

  5. Lauren says

    April 11, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Marge, these sound (and look) amazing. Will you explain center-cut bacon? I see that even Oscar Mayer offers it (for a premium). Why is it better than “regular”?

    • Marge says

      April 11, 2012 at 8:12 pm

      Center cut bacon is leaner and lower in sodium than “regular” bacon– but tastes just as bacon-y. It is about 30% llower in fat, and a little lower in sodium and calories. It may not sound like much difference when I give you the numbers for one slice of bacon, but in the context of other ingredients with fat and sodium, it counts. One slice of center cut bacon (cc) has 25 calories to regular bacon’s (rb) 34; cc has 2 g fat rather than 3; and 135 mg sodium to rb’s 146. Because I really don’t feel there is a sacrifice of flavor, I almost always opt for center cut.
      The bottom line: center cut bacon is leaner, more costly, and equally flavorful.

  6. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    April 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    What a gorgeous looking breakfast. I just found your blog and love your recipes!

    • Marge says

      April 13, 2012 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks, Jersey Girl. I always love hearing from a fellow “statesman” and cook!

  7. Stephen Andrew says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:30 am

    This is a spectacular recipe. I’m seeing this at my Christmas brunch…thinking I might try with goat cheese or Brie. Thanks!

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