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Baked Eggs Florentine Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

Baked Eggs Florentine is a comforting and elegant dish featuring fresh spinach sautéed with garlic and enriched with a creamy lemon-infused sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese and baked eggs with tender whites and slightly runny yolks, this recipe makes a perfect brunch or light dinner that’s nutritious and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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Spinach Mixture

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

Eggs

  • 4 large fresh eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the eggs in the spinach mixture.
  2. Wash Spinach: Thoroughly wash the spinach leaves to remove any dirt or grit. Drain thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
  3. Melt Butter: In a 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Cook Spinach: Gradually add the spinach to the skillet, stirring occasionally until it wilts down. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Make Sauce: Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir in the freshly grated nutmeg and let the sauce simmer gently until it slightly thickens.
  7. Add Cheese: Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese into the creamy spinach mixture. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Add Eggs: Create four wells in the spinach mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
  9. Add Extra Cheese: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the spinach mixture, avoiding the egg yolks to keep them visible.
  10. Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny.
  11. Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the dish to rest for a few minutes to settle before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor, but frozen spinach that has been thoroughly drained can be substituted.
  • If you prefer fully cooked yolks, bake a few minutes longer until yolks reach desired consistency.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread or toasted English muffins to soak up the creamy sauce.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce will be less rich.
  • Nutmeg is a key flavor enhancer in creamy spinach dishes; do not omit.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Baked Eggs Florentine, Spinach, Creamy Spinach, Brunch Recipe, Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Zest, Healthy Breakfast

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