A platter of individual egg bites changes the logistics of brunch: guests can serve themselves while the host finishes the rest of the table. Jennifer Segal’s Spinach Egg Bites at Once Upon a Chef offer a muffin-pan approach to that idea, with spinach and scallions supplying the green accents.
The base includes eggs, cottage cheese and Gruyère. Segal blends it smooth before adding the greens, and uses a separate pan of hot water in the oven to support gentle cooking. These are tender egg rounds rather than bread muffins, so their appearance and texture should reflect that distinction.
We would serve them on a long platter with rye toast in a separate basket and roasted tomatoes in a small dish. Keeping those components apart lets diners build a plate to suit their appetite. It also creates a more interesting table than piling every element onto the same serving board.
Recipe credit: Jennifer Segal at Once Upon a Chef. Read the full Spinach Egg Bites recipe, including the recommended pan and make-ahead instructions.