Skillet Creamed Spinach with Eggs & Bacon

Skillet Creamed Spinach with Eggs & Bacon.

I’m so intrigued by baked eggs.  Mostly because I love eggs, but also because I like the idea of nestling them into a well of savory goodness where they take on the flavors that surround them.  Getting to use my awesome mini cast iron skillets is a bonus.  This is a perfect brunch recipe.

And if I were in need of an enticing dish to lure one sleepy girl out of bed….this might be the one.

Skillet Creamed Spinach with Eggs & Bacon

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

• 4 slices of bacon
• 1 Tbl. reserved bacon drippings
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 4 sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
• salt & pepper
• 2 Tbl. heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cook 3-4 slices of bacon in skillet reserving 1 Tbl. bacon grease. Over medium heat, sauté 1/2 cup diced onion, 4 sliced mushrooms, and 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves until onions are tender. Add 3 cups fresh spinach leaves turning until wilted (add in batches until all incorporated).
• Pour off the liquid, then season with salt & pepper. Add 2 Tbl. heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• With a spoon make two wells and crack an egg in each. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese, salt & pepper.
• Bake at 400 degrees until egg whites are set, about 10 minutes. Serve with bacon.

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