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Easy Baked Eggs Florentine Recipe

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This Easy Baked Eggs Florentine recipe features fresh spinach cooked in a creamy, lemony Parmesan sauce, topped with baked eggs that are perfectly set with runny yolks. A delicious and elegant breakfast or brunch dish that’s simple to prepare in one skillet.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Spinach Mixture

  • 1 pound spinach (fresh or frozen, thawed and squeezed of moisture)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)

Eggs

  • 4 large fresh eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the eggs florentine.
  2. Prepare Spinach: Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit and then drain well to remove excess water.
  3. Melt Butter: In a 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat to create the cooking base for the spinach.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, ensuring it does not burn.
  5. Cook Spinach: Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, stirring occasionally until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Make Cream Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Add the grated nutmeg and simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Add Cheese: Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese into the spinach cream mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Add Eggs: Create four wells in the spinach mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
  9. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the spinach mixture, avoiding covering the egg yolks.
  10. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny.
  11. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.

Notes

  • Use fresh spinach for best flavor, but frozen spinach can be used if fully thawed and well-drained.
  • Adjust bake time depending on how runny you like your egg yolks.
  • Make sure to use an oven-safe skillet for easy transition from stovetop to oven.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese gives better taste than pre-grated options.
  • Serve with toasted bread or English muffins for a complete breakfast.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/easy-baked-eggs-florentine-recipe/