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Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine: Creamy Spinach Brunch Bliss

Baked Eggs Florentine is a creamy and healthy vegetarian dish perfect for a luxurious breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Mixture
  • 4 cups Spinach fresh or frozen, well-drained
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can substitute with oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, can substitute with Cheddar or dairy-free cheese
For the Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs the freshest possible
Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup Additional Parmesan Cheese for sprinkling over the mixture

Equipment

  • 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Once bubbling, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach to the skillet, stirring continuously until it wilts down, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Mix in Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt while stirring. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Create wells in the spinach mixture and crack an egg into each well. Season eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the skillet, avoiding the egg yolks.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until egg whites are firm and yolks jiggle slightly.
  9. Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh spinach and eggs for best flavor. Monitor baking time for desired yolk consistency. Allow the dish to rest for easier serving.

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