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Baked Eggs Florentine Recipe

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Baked Eggs Florentine is a delicious and elegant dish featuring tender spinach cooked in a creamy, lemony parmesan sauce, topped with fresh eggs that are baked until the whites are set and yolks remain slightly runny. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this recipe combines rich flavors with simple preparation in one skillet.

Ingredients

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Spinach Mixture

  • 1 pound spinach (fresh or frozen, 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 freshly grated nutmeg
  • 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 and spinach mixture.
  2. Prepare Spinach: Wash the spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit, and drain well.
  3. Cook Spinach Base: In a 10 to 12-inch oven-safe skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually add the spinach to the skillet stirring occasionally until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Create Creamy Sauce: Reduce the heat and pour in the heavy cream along with the lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir in the freshly grated nutmeg and simmer the mixture until it slightly thickens.
  5. Add Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese into the spinach mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Add the Eggs: Create four wells in the spinach and cream mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well. Season each egg with salt and pepper.
  7. Top with Extra Cheese: Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese over the spinach mixture, being careful to avoid the egg yolks.
  8. Bake the Dish: 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 for a perfect texture.
  9. Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and the eggs to finish cooking gently.

Notes

  • Fresh spinach provides best flavor, but frozen spinach can be used if well-thawed and drained.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring contents to another dish.
  • Adjust baking time for firmer or runnier egg yolks according to preference.
  • For added flavor, sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper or a pinch of chili flakes before baking.
  • Serve with toasted bread or English muffins to soak up the creamy sauce.

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