Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms
菠菜蘑菇焗蛋
Recipe overview
Spinach and mushrooms are sautéed, topped with four whole eggs and baked until fully set for a simple family meal.
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 piece egg
- 350 g Spinach
- 250 g mushroom
- 1 piece onion
- 2 clove garlic
Sauce
- 80 ml cooking cream
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- colander
- frying pan
- spatula
- baking dish
- oven
- small bowl
- food thermometer
- serving plate
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Steps
Step 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 190°C and set out a medium baking dish.
Step 2
Slice mushroom and onion
Slice the mushrooms, dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Step 3
Wash and dry spinach
Wash the spinach and drain thoroughly in a colander.
Step 4
Heat the oil
Heat a frying pan over medium for 1 minute and add all the oil.
Step 5
Soften onion and garlic
Cook onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
Step 6
Brown the mushrooms
Add mushrooms and half the salt and pepper; cook 4 minutes until their moisture evaporates.
Step 7
Wilt the spinach
Add the spinach in two batches and cook for 2 minutes total from the first addition, until wilted and the pan is dry.
Step 8
Fill the baking dish
Spread the mixture in the baking dish, drizzle cream and add remaining salt and pepper.
Step 9
Make four wells
Use a spoon to make exactly four evenly spaced wells.
Step 10
Add four eggs
Crack each egg into a small bowl, then place exactly one in each of the four wells.
Step 11
Bake until fully set
Bake for 12 minutes until whites and yolks are fully set and reach at least 71°C.
Step 12
Rest and serve
Rest for 2 minutes, divide into four portions and serve hot.
Common mistakes
- Excess spinach water makes the eggs watery; cook until the pan is dry before baking.
Tips
Make four wells before cracking the eggs so they stay evenly spaced.
