Baked Eggs with Creamy Spinach & Ham

This easy all-in-one breakfast is the perfect companion to a thick slice of toasted sourdough or country bread. You can skip the ham, or try it with Canadian bacon or crispy pancetta instead.

Cuisine

Modern

Course

Breakfast

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

15-30 min

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook, Sauté

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

19 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

4 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. shallot, chopped
4 oz. ham, sliced
1 lb. baby spinach
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Crusty bread, sliced, as needed

Instructions

Select Sauté on the Instant Pot® and heat 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 1 minute. Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the remaining butter and the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and salt and cook until most of the liquid has been reduced, about 15 minutes. Add the freshly ground black pepper and taste, adjusting seasoning as desired.
Press Cancel to reset the program. Make four wells in the spinach and carefully crack one egg into each well. Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to Sealing. Pressure Cook for 1 minute at Low Pressure.
Turn the valve to Venting to quick-release the steam. When the steam stops, carefully remove the lid.
Transfer each egg on a bed of spinach to a plate. Top with parsley, if using, and more pepper, and serve with a slice of crusty bread. Enjoy!