Baked eggs with mushrooms, nutmeg & spinach

1 Preheat the oven 200°C, gas mark 6. Place the spinach in a large pan with any water used to wash it. Cook, covered for a couple of minutes until the spinach is wilted. Drain thoroughly, pressing out any excess liquid and add the nutmeg and seasoning. Mix well. Place over the base of a buttered shallow gratin dish (or 2 individual dishes).

2 Heat half the butter in a small non-stick pan and add the sliced mushrooms. Cook over a high heat for several minutes until golden. Add to the spinach. Heat the remaining butter in a small pan, add the flour and cook for a minute. Off the heat, stir in the milk and return to the heat. Bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Simmer for a couple of minutes then stir in the Parmigiano Reggiano and some seasoning.

3 Make a well in the spinach and break in the eggs. Spoon over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and dot with a little butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the eggs are just set and the top is golden (put under a hot grill if the top needs browning). Serve with olive ciabatta or other bread to mop up any juices.