Description
Baked Eggs Florentine is a delicious and nutritious breakfast dish featuring eggs nestled on a bed of sautéed spinach, topped with creamy cheese, and baked to perfection. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a weekend brunch or a special morning treat.
Ingredients
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Spinach Mixture:
- 4 cups fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 4 slices toasted bread or English muffins
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Prepare ramekins: Divide spinach among ramekins. Crack an egg over each. Pour cream, sprinkle cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the whites are set but yolks are slightly runny.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve on toasted bread or English muffins.
Notes
- For a richer dish, add hollandaise sauce before serving.
- You can use kale or Swiss chard instead of spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin with toast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
