BAKED EGGS ON CREAMED SPINACH

BAKED EGGS ON CREAMED SPINACH

· 1 bunch spinach (about 3/4 lb.)
· 2 T. minced onion
· 1 T. unsalted butter
· 3 T. heavy cream
· Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
· 2 large eggs

Preheat oven to 400°F and butter two 1/3− to 1/2−cup ramekins.
Discard coarse stems from spinach. In a 2− to 3−quart saucepan of boiling salted
water cook spinach 2 minutes and drain in a sieve, pressing with back of a large
spoon to remove as much water as possible. Finely chop spinach.
In a small nonstick skillet cook onion in butter over moderately low heat, stirring,
until softened. Stir in spinach, cream, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste and
cook, stirring, until hot. Divide creamed spinach between ramekins and break an
egg into each. On a baking sheet bake eggs in upper third of oven until whites are
cooked through, or until desired doneness, about 12 minutes. (The yolks will not
be fully cooked, which may be of concern if there is a problem with salmonella in
your area.) Season eggs with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Serves 2.