Creamy Garlic Spinach and Egg Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonbutter
- 4 clovegarlic
- 5 cupfresh spinach
- 6eggs
- ¼ cupheavy cream
- ¼ cupparmesan cheese
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- 02
Measure out 5 cups fresh spinach.
Method
- 01
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 02
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 03
Add the spinach in batches, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes total.
- 04
Pour in 1/4 cup heavy cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 05
Create 6 small wells in the spinach mixture using the back of a spoon.
- 06
Crack an egg into each well.
- 07
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny.
- 08
Sprinkle 1/4 cup parmesan cheese over the top and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
- 09
Serve directly from the skillet, dividing eggs and spinach among bowls.
Spice Tips
The red pepper flakes add a gentle warmth. For deeper savory depth, add 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard to the cream before cooking. Fresh thyme or a squeeze of lemon juice brightens the finish if you like herbaceous notes.