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Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine: A Creamy Spinach Breakfast Delight

Baked Eggs Florentine are a creamy, delicious breakfast option featuring spinach and eggs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Mixture
  • 4 cups Fresh or Frozen Spinach Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can replace with olive oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Freshly squeezed juice is recommended.
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Freshly grated for best flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; can substitute with Grana Padano or omit.
For the Eggs
  • 4 Large Eggs Fresh and at room temperature for best results.

Equipment

  • 10-12 inch oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare an oven-safe skillet.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the spinach and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
  5. Lower the heat, pour in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add a pinch of nutmeg, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Create small wells in the spinach mixture and crack the eggs into them.
  9. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
  10. Sprinkle more Parmesan on top and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  11. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh spinach for vibrant flavor. Adjust baking time based on your oven's temperature for desired yolk consistency.

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