Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine offers a delightful variation of the traditional Eggs Florentine. Instead of poaching eggs and preparing hollandaise sauce, this recipe simplifies the process by baking eggs over a creamy spinach mixture. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach, well-drained)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

• ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)

• 4 large eggs

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Spinach: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually add the spinach, stirring occasionally, until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and nutmeg to the skillet. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and simmer until the mixture slightly thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

4. Assemble the Dish: Transfer the creamy spinach mixture to a 10–12 inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Create four wells in the mixture and carefully crack an egg into each well. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, and sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the top, avoiding the egg yolks.

5. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny.

6. Serve: Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot, optionally with toasted bread for dipping.
   
   

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used.

• Calories: Approximately 197 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 7 g

• Protein: 13 g

• Fat: 14 g

• Saturated Fat: 7 g

• Cholesterol: 190 mg

• Sodium: 372 mg

• Potassium: 735 mg

• Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 1 g

• Vitamin A: 11,155 IU

• Vitamin C: 37 mg

• Calcium: 254 mg

• Iron: 4 mg