Cheesy Spinach Baked Egg Sandwiches

Name: Cheesy Spinach Baked Egg Sandwiches
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces fresh baby spinach; 8 ounces fontina cheese (freshly grated); 8-10 large eggs; 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove (minced or pressed); 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs; Fresh parsley (chopped); 8-10 whole grain ciabatta rolls (toasted and buttered)

Cheesy Spinach Baked Egg Sandwiches are so easy and flavorful! This breakfast sandwich is garlicky, cheesy, and utilizes perfectly cooked baked eggs.

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I've gone through a few breakfast phases in my life.

When I was a kid, I remember eating granola bars every morning for breakfast. I also had a pancakes phase, a greek yogurt with fruit phase, and quiche phase.

I'm currently in my breakfast sandwich phase, and this cheesy spinach baked egg sandwich is my latest obsession. It's warm, satisfying, and incredibly delicious.

This sandwich is packed full of good stuff: creamy fontina, fresh spinach, fluffy baked eggs piled high on buttery ciabatta. It even has breadcrumbs on it, which might sound a little crazy, but they're totally necessary and take things to a whole other level.

Bake the eggs up at night to have a handy breakfast sandwich ready in the morning. It's a perfect grab-and-go meal!

Ingredients

Baby spinach
Fontina cheese
Eggs
Heavy cream or half and half
Freshly ground black pepper
Coarse kosher salt
Butter
Garlic clove
Panko bread crumbs
Parsley, chopped
Whole grain ciabatta rolls

How to make baked egg sandwiches

Place the spinach in an even layer in a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Add about half the grated cheese, then crack the eggs over the top, spacing them out evenly.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle the heavy cream over the top.
Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 15-25 minutes, checking every few minutes towards the end for desired doneness.
While the eggs are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. As it begins to bubble, whisk constantly until little brown bits begin to form on the bottom of the pan.
Remove from the heat and whisk for an additional 30 seconds, then let stand for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the minced garlic, then stir in the panko until well coated.
Once the eggs are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. Scoop one egg onto each toasted ciabatta and serve.

A baking dish of baked eggs next to two cheesy spinach baked egg sandwiches.

Top tips

Buying eggs

You can make baked eggs from any chicken egg you would normally buy. I like to purchase a free range egg, and local organic eggs are great if you can afford it.

Keep in mind there is no real difference between white and brown eggs, it just depends on the breed of chicken they come from. They will still have a similar nutritional content.

How to check your eggs for doneness

I like my eggs to be just barely solid through the center and achieved this by baking them for 18 minutes. No runny yolks and no bright yellows to be found.

If you like your eggs runny, be sure to check them every few minutes starting about 15 minutes into the cook time and remember that all ovens vary. Depending on how your oven heats, you may want to rotate the pan halfway through for even cooking. You can tell how done they are by jiggling the pan gently.

How to store leftovers

To store cheesy baked eggs, let them cool completely then wrap the pan in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

These sandwiches also freeze well for up to 3 months. To thaw, simply remove from the wrapping and microwave or bake in a 400ºF oven until warm.

Tips for customizing cheesy spinach baked egg sandwiches

Add a slice of tomato or a spoonful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Swap the ciabatta for your favorite savory flavor bagel, sourdough bread, or croissant
Meat eaters can add cooked bacon or a sausage patty
Top with your favorite hot sauce