Go Back
+ servings
Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine: A Creamy Spinach Delight You’ll Love

Baked Eggs Florentine combines creamy spinach with perfectly baked eggs, making it a delightful and easy breakfast option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Spinach Base
  • 10 oz Fresh Spinach or frozen (thawed)
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter for sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese plus more for topping
  • 4 Large Eggs

Equipment

  • 10-12 inch oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Eggs Florentine
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Thoroughly wash and drain the spinach.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet and sauté garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add spinach and sauté until wilted.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Create small wells in the spinach mixture and crack eggs into each well. Season eggs and sprinkle with additional Parmesan.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain runny.
  8. Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 16gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 320mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently. You can freeze the spinach mixture (without eggs) for up to 2 months.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!