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Baked Eggs and Spinach

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From: American Egg Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total: 40 min.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and additional salsa.

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, squeezed dry
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

Directions

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Divide spinach evenly among four, greased 6-oz ramekins or custard cups. Press an indentation (about 2-inch diameter) into center of spinach with back of spoon. Place on baking sheet.
  • Break and slip an egg into each indentation. Top evenly with salsa, then cheese.
  • Bake in 325°F oven until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 118
  Calories from Fat 61 (52%)
(11%)Total Fat 7g
(15%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(64%)Cholesterol 192mg
(9%)Sodium 222mg
(10%)Potassium 363mg
Total Carbohydrate 4g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(21%)Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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