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Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine: A Cozy Twist on Classic Brunch

Baked Eggs Florentine is a vegetarian-friendly dish that combines creamy flavors with fresh spinach, perfect for a delightful brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Use fresh for the best taste
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Be careful not to burn
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can reduce for lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use a microplane for zesting
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated Use sparingly
  • Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, plus extra for topping Use freshly grated
For the Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs Use the freshest eggs

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
  3. Sauté 2 cloves of minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add 4 cups of fresh spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to low, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, cooking for an additional minute until melted. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Create four small wells in the mixture, cracking 4 large eggs into the wells. Season lightly.
  8. Sprinkle extra Parmesan atop and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until egg whites are set.
  9. Let cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and be cautious with garlic to avoid burning. Adjust baking time as necessary based on oven temperature.

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