Italian Baked Eggs with Sausage and Spinach

Ingredients

• 1/2 package (250g) Breakfast Sausage
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 cups, chopped Fresh Spinach
• 2 tbsp Cream Cheese
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• Pinch (optional) Red Pepper Flakes
• to taste Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Remove sausage from package and dice into 1/4 inch pieces.
3. Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C). Drain any excess grease.
4. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. In a small bowl, combine oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
6. Divide the sausage and spinach mixture evenly into three lightly greased ramekins.
7. Make a well in the center of each ramekin and carefully crack an egg into each well.
8. Top each egg with a dollop of cream cheese (about 2/3 tbsp) and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
9. Season the eggs with the spice mixture prepared earlier.
10. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking. For a runny yolk, check after 12 minutes.
11. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: high protein

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: breakfast