Description
Eggs Florentine is a classic breakfast dish featuring creamy spinach, eggs, and cheese baked to perfection. This recipe adds a touch of nutmeg for extra flavor and is perfect for a cozy brunch at home.
Ingredients
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Eggs Florentine:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- Toast or English muffins (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 375°F.
- Sauté garlic and spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season spinach: Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
- Prepare ramekins: Divide spinach among greased ramekins or baking dish.
- Add eggs: Crack an egg into each ramekin over the spinach.
- Add toppings: Drizzle cream over the eggs, sprinkle with Parmesan, and dot with butter.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until eggs are set but yolks are slightly runny.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with toast or English muffins.
Notes
- To lighten the dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
