This incredibly easy Swiss chard recipe is made with 4 main ingredients that pack a ton of flavor! Beautiful, fast, and interesting, baked eggs with Swiss chard is bound to become a go-to vegetarian breakfast recipe for weekend brunch, entertaining, or even a quick dinner! Pile each pocket of baked eggs, wilted chard, and creamy goat cheese on top of toast or enjoy it as is with a side of fruit.

baked eggs, chard, and goat cheese on a slice of toast on a wooden board

You guys, I’m telling you, this recipe rocks! It feels totally gourmet but shockingly has only 4 main ingredients, plus a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. If you’re looking for a breakfast recipe that’s impressive for very minimal effort, baked eggs with Swiss chard is for you!

The chard cooks alongside the eggs in the oven, with a little milk to help tenderize the greens and stems. Plus, it’s sprinkled with creamy, dreamy goat cheese to round out the flavors. I’m totally in love.

And did I mention you can serve this vegetarian recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner? Because you totally can. It’s tasty, nutritious, and fast! If this dish sounds great to you, check out the Baked Ramekin Eggs with Mushrooms and Spinach and Crustless Asparagus Quiche too!

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eggs, rainbow chard, goat cheese, and milk next to each other on a counter

Ingredients and Substitutions

Swiss chard: You can use regular, red, or rainbow chard. I love using rainbow chard because the stems are so pretty! This dish would also be delicious with chopped kale or spinach.
Eggs: You need 6 eggs per 1 bunch of chard. If you want to double the recipe, use a dozen eggs and 2 bunches of chard and a 9×13 baking dish instead of 8×8.
Milk: Any milk works. I used cow’s milk because that’s what I had on hand.
Goat cheese: I like to purchase logs of goat cheese and crumble it myself on top. Pre-crumbled obviously works great too. Feel free to substitute another cheese like feta, ricotta, or cottage, but I think the tanginess of goat cheese is a really great match for earthy chard.
Olive oil, salt, and pepper: For tossing the chard before you put it in your baking dish.

Instructions

The full recipe card for baked eggs with Swiss chard is at the bottom of the post. Here’s a preview of the easy steps.

Swiss chard leaves and stems cut up on a cutting board with a knife

Cut up the chard stems and leaves into pieces. See How to Cut Swiss Chard for more tips.

chard leaves and stems spread out in a square casserole dish

Grease an 8×8 baking dish or other square casserole dish with oil, nonstick spray, or butter. Put the chopped chard in the dish and toss with a little oil, salt, and pepper.

6 eggs cracked into a bed of chard leaves and stems in a baking dish

Create 6 wells in the layer of chard and crack an egg into each one.

baked eggs and chard sprinkled with goat cheese in a dish before going into the oven

Pour the milk over the greens. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top. Transfer to the oven and bake until the eggs are cooked to your liking, about 17 to 22 minutes at 375 degrees F. The eggs can quickly turn from runny to hard, so be sure to check them often.

Storage and Reheating

Baked eggs with Swiss chard is best enjoyed right away. You can try to keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple days if you want. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

baked eggs with chard and goat cheese in a ceramic casserole dish on a counter

Serving

Enjoy this recipe on its own or spread onto toast! Pro tip: sprinkle with some flaky sea salt before serving. It pairs really well with fresh fruit for a balanced meal.

You can also serve it as part of a brunch spread with healthy muffins or bread, granola and yogurt, oatmeal, bacon, and/or breakfast potatoes. Try my Amazing Apple Parsnip Muffins, Almond Granola, Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Morning Glory Cookies, or Healthy Olive Oil Zucchini Bread if you need ideas!

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