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Baked Eggs Florentine

Deliciously Creamy Baked Eggs Florentine for a Cozy Brunch

Indulge in the rich flavors of Baked Eggs Florentine, a comforting vegetarian breakfast dish featuring creamy spinach and perfectly baked eggs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime zest if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Eggs
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or substitute with feta
  • 4 large Eggs fresh

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes for fresh, or until heated through for frozen. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Cook for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Create wells in the spinach mixture and crack an egg into each. Season the eggs.
  7. Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese over the dish and transfer to the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until whites are set and yolks are slightly runny.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm directly from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 17gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider pairing with baked cranberry brie as an appetizer.

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