Savory Egg and Spinach Soufflé
A light, fluffy breakfast soufflé packed with fresh spinach and cheddar, ready in 40 minutes for a protein-rich start. This American-inspired recipe (high-protein, low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, combines eggs, spinach, cheddar cheese into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large, separated eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh, finely chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 6-cup oven-safe ramekin with 1 tbsp butter.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs (separated), 1/2 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped), 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekin and smooth the top.
- Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed, golden, and set in the center when gently shaken.
