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Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine: Your New Go-To Comfort Brunch Dish

Baked Eggs Florentine is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines rich flavors, fresh spinach, and baked eggs for a memorable brunch experience.
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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: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Mixture
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Can use frozen after thawing and draining
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter option
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest From half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Freshly grated is best
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
  • to taste teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Consider sprinkling more on top before baking
For the Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh eggs for best results

Equipment

  • 10-12 inch oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Thoroughly wash and drain the fresh spinach or prepare thawed and drained frozen spinach.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Gradually add the spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Create four wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
  8. Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top of eggs, careful not to cover yolks.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until whites are set and yolks are slightly runny.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 350mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Perfect for brunch with family or friends.

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