Cheesy Polenta and Spinach Baked Eggs

If you recall, a couple of weeks ago I was whining about not being motivated to make a fuss over breakfast and calling it a successful meal when I've actually poured milk into my bowl of cereal. But, it's the holiday season and making a good breakfast for someone you love or visiting guests is such an act of love. And, in fact, it is on holidays and birthdays that I haul out the bacon and eggs and French toast to make people happy at breakfast. But that's kind of the problem because the recipients are happy but the cook is eating leftover cold French toast crumbs while cleaning the kitchen. Wow, I guess I wasn't done whining.

Fortunately, I have come up with a solution that has everybody eating and nobody whining. The answer is prepping it all the day before. The polenta and spinach can be waiting, refrigerated, in their ramekins and all that's left to do in the morning is crack an egg on top, shove it into the oven, set the timer and go back to bed until it rings. And when the timer goes off you have nicely baked eggs over cheesy spinach and creamy, gooey, cheesy polenta. Did I mention cheesy? Cheesy is very important here.

I am a little obsessed with Arla Dofino Smoked Gouda and love the slightly sharp and salty bite with the creamy polenta and eggs. And if you haven't yet had the pleasure of trying it, the folks at Arla Dofino have provided a coupon for you to use for any of their cheeses.

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by Hungry Couple

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

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Ingredients (Makes 2 Servings)

• 6 Tablespoons polenta
• 1 1/2 Cups water
• 1/2 Cup milk
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 6 oz. Grated Arla Dofino Smoked Gouda, divided
• 1/2 Cup cooked spinach (frozen is fine, thaw and ring dry)
• 2 Eggs
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the polenta and water to a pot, bring to a simmer, lower the heat and stir frequently for approximately 10 minutes or until the polenta has absorbed the water. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, milk and about 3 oz. of the cheese. Season to taste.

Divide the polenta into two 10 oz. ramekins. Add half the spinach to each and top with an ounce of cheese each. Either cover and refrigerate until the morning or crack an egg into each dish. Season with salt and pepper, cover gently with aluminum foil and bake in a pre-heated 375 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the egg has set. Note that the foil will help the yolk to not overcook until the white has set. Sprinkle on the remainder of the cheese and serve warm.

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This recipe was sponsored by Arla Dofino. Thank you for supporting the products I love and use in my kitchen.