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Baked Eggs Florentine Recipe

Baked Eggs Florentine Recipe
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Baked Eggs Florentine is a delicious and comforting dish featuring creamy spinach with perfectly baked eggs, topped with Parmesan cheese. This recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch or a cozy breakfast at home.

Ingredients

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For the Spinach:

  • 1 pound spinach (fresh or frozen that’s been thawed and squeezed of moisture)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

For the Cream Sauce:

  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
  • 4 eggs (large and fresh)

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash Spinach: Wash spinach leaves thoroughly to remove dirt or grit. Drain well.
  3. Melt Butter: Melt butter in a 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Cook Spinach: Gradually add spinach to skillet, stirring occasionally until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Make Sauce: Reduce heat and add heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir in nutmeg and simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Add Cheese: Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese into the spinach mixture. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Add Eggs: Create wells in spinach mixture and crack eggs into wells. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
  9. Add Extra Cheese: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the spinach, avoiding the egg yolks.
  10. Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until egg whites are set, but yolks are slightly runny.
  11. Rest and Serve: Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
  • Serve with toasted bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

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Keywords: Baked Eggs Florentine, Spinach and Egg Recipe, Easy Breakfast Recipe

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