Module 17 · The Cheese Course
Œufs en Cocotte with Spinach, Cream & Gruyère
Œufs en Cocotte with Spinach, Cream & Gruyère is a keto breakfast with 2.1 g net carbs, 13 g protein and 25 g fat per serving (285 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 25 minutes in total.
Eggs baked gently in little pots over buttery spinach and cream, topped with Gruyère. Elegant enough for brunch guests, easy enough for a Tuesday.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, milk. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 10 min · Total time: 25 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Energy | 285 kcal |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) | 0 g |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 4 piece organic eggs
- 200 g organic spinach
- 20 g organic butter
- 120 ml organic double cream
- 60 g Gruyère, grated
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 tbsp organic chives
Step-by-step method
- Heat the oven to 180 °C (fan 160 °C). Wilt the spinach in the butter, squeeze and season with nutmeg.
- Divide spinach and half the cream between 4 buttered ramekins and crack an egg into each.
- Spoon over the rest of the cream, top with cheese, and bake in a tin of hot water for 12–14 minutes until the whites set.
- Scatter with chives and serve.
Chef’s tips
- The water bath keeps the yolks soft.
Variations
- Add smoked salmon under the egg.
- Add a few mushrooms.
Storage
Best freshly baked.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Œufs en Cocotte with Spinach, Cream & Gruyère?
One serving has 2.1 g net carbohydrates, 13 g protein and 25 g fat (285 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Œufs en Cocotte with Spinach, Cream & Gruyère ahead, store or freeze it?
Best freshly baked.
Which allergens are in Œufs en Cocotte with Spinach, Cream & Gruyère?
It contains eggs and milk, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Œufs en Cocotte with Spinach, Cream & Gruyère vegetarian?
Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.
Can I vary Œufs en Cocotte with Spinach, Cream & Gruyère?
Yes. Add smoked salmon under the egg. Add a few mushrooms.