Welcome to a delectable journey into the world of Eggs Florentine, a classic brunch dish that combines the richness of eggs with the velvety smoothness of spinach and the tangy flavor of hollandaise sauce. This versatile recipe offers several variations to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a traditionalist who prefers the classic Eggs Florentine with poached eggs, or a health-conscious individual opting for the vegetarian version with tofu, or even a seafood enthusiast seeking the indulgence of Crab Florentine, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our comprehensive guide will lead you to culinary success. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and embark on a delightful exploration of Eggs Florentine and its enticing variations.
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EGGS FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining spinach, the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until all of the spinach wilts, about 3 more minutes. Drain the spinach in a colander and let cool, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Chop the spinach.
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Whisk the eggs, milk, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Arrange half of the English muffin pieces in the prepared baking dish. Top with half each of the spinach, scallions and cheese. Top with the remaining English muffin pieces, spinach, scallions and cheese. Pour the egg mixture onto the casserole, then press down on the English muffins to submerge them. Cover with foil and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the casserole, covered, until just set, about 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is lightly browned, about 20 more minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with creme fraiche.
EGGS FLORENTINE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 53m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and nutmeg and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Fill a small saucepan with 3 inches of water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the lemon juice. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Crack an egg in a small bowl, taking care not to break the yolk. Slowly slide the egg into the water. Using a wooden spoon, carefully stir the water around the egg. Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until the white has set and the yolk is still soft. Using a slotted spoon, remove the egg from the water and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- To serve, place a tomato slice on each salad plate and season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 of the spinach sauce over the tomato slice. Top with a poached egg and sprinkle with the crumbled prosciutto. Serve warm.
- Cook's Note: The poached eggs can be made ahead of time if stored in water and refrigerated. Reheat by placing in simmering water for 30 seconds.
EGGS FLORENTINE MADE EASY
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- First, prepare the spinach. Heat up a pan large enough to hold all the spinach.
- When it is very hot, add a splash of olive oil and throw in the spinach. Turn it over using tongs for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Do not overcook the spinach or it will become slimy.
- Tip the spinach into a colander and press out any excess liquid with the back of a spoon. Return the spinach to the pan and divide into four portions. Keep warm by covering with a lid or a tea towel. Preheat the grill.
- To poach the eggs, bring a pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar. When simmering, gently crack the eggs and slip them into the water without breaking the yolks. Poach the eggs for about 3 minutes or until the whites are set, but the yolks are still soft.
- Meanwhile, split the muffins and toast them on both sides on the grill. Butter lightly and place onto warmed plates.
- Put a portion of spinach on each muffin half and keep warm under the grill.
- When the eggs are done, lift them out with a slotted spoon and pat dry with kitchen paper. Place one on each muffin half and spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of hollandaise and grated nutmeg over top and. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 826 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 539 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1186 mg, Sugar 37 g, Fat 49 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
EGGS FLORENTINE
This is a basic and elegant recipe for eggs Florentine. Make sure not to overcook it!
Provided by Kel Kel
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Omelet Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach to mushroom mixture and cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir eggs into mushroom-spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until eggs start to firm; flip. Sprinkle cream cheese over egg mixture and cook until cream cheese starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 408.3 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 276 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
EGGS FLORENTINE
I wanted to impress my family with a holiday brunch, but keep it healthy, too. So I lightened up the hollandaise sauce in a classic egg recipe. No one could believe this tasty dish was good for them! -Bobbi Trautman of Burns, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of sauce into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and zest. Set aside and keep warm., Place spinach in a steamer basket. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until wilted and tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet or omelet pan with high sides, bring 2 to 3 in. water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the dish close to the surface of the simmering water, slip the eggs, one at a time, into the water. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken. Lift out of the water with a slotted spoon., Place spinach on each muffin half; top with an egg. Spoon 3 tablespoons sauce over each egg. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 267mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FLORENTINE EGGS
A wonderful way to spruce up eggs using spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Provided by MIDWESTCINCY
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Scrambled Egg Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, spinach, and cherry tomatoes; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetable mixture and cook until eggs are still soft and halfway cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese to egg mixture; cook until eggs are set and cheeses are melted, 3 to 4 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 567.5 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
EGGS FLORENTINE PLUS
Categories Egg Mushroom turkey Brunch Bake Spinach Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse porcini under running water; place in bowl. Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Pour over porcini. Let stand until soft, about 30 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 3 minutes. Arrange spinach in bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour, stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in mushrooms with their soaking liquid and cream. Boil until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes. Mix in turkey. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Crack eggs open over spinach, spacing evenly. Spoon turkey mixture around eggs, leaving yolks exposed. Sprinkle Parmesan over. Bake until eggs are just set, about 15 minutes. Serve with toasted bread.
EGGS FLORENTINE
A classic Eggs Florentine recipe made with two poached eggs on a toasted english muffin with spinach and hollandaise sauce.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter. Melt butter in a small sauce pan.
- Beat egg yolks. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks. Add in the lime juice, heavy cream, and salt and pepper.
- Tempur the eggs. Next you need to tempur the eggs by adding a small amount of the hot butter to the egg mixture. Stir it well and repeat this process, slowly adding one spoonful of hot butter to the egg mixture. We do this to avoid curdling the eggs.
- Return to saucepan. Finally, add the whole mixture back to the saucepan and cook it for a few more seconds.
- Heat water. Fill the pot with about 3 inches of water. Heat the water until it starts to steam and bubble (just before boiling point).
- Add vinegar. Add a splash of vinegar to the water (this helps the egg stay together once it is in the water).
- Crack egg. Crack one egg in a small dish (I like to use a small measuring cup).
- Whirlpool. Next, create a gentle whirlpool in the water by taking a large spoon and circling it around in the water. Poor your egg into the center of the swirl.
- Cook. While it's cooking, make sure to watch the water temperature. You never want the water to boil, so if it gets too hot, you may need to turn down the heat. It should stay just below boing point. How log you cook your poached egg depends on personal preference. I like to cook it for 3-4 minutes for a slightly runny yolk. Remove the poached egg with a slotted spoon!
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, pour in the heavy cream, and let the mixture simmer for a couple minutes until is starts to thicken slightly.
- Add baby spinach leaves and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes or until the leaves are wilted. Remove from heat and season with a dash of salt and pepper.
- Toast the english muffin and lightly butter it. Layer spinach on top of the english muffin and place egg on top of spinach. Top with hollandaise sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 300 mg, Sodium 538 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
IMPOSSIBLY EASY EGGS FLORENTINE BAKE
If you've ever made eggs Florentine for a crowd-toasting the muffins, buttering the muffins, poaching the eggs, wilting the spinach, making the Hollandaise, prepping the garnish and getting it all assembled and plated and served, while it's still hot-you'll appreciate this Impossibly Easy casserole version. Loaded with the flavorful combination of silky spinach, roasted red peppers, melty mozzarella and nutty Parmesan, and topped with perfectly cooked eggs, chopped fresh tomatoes and rich drizzle of Hollandaise-this easy egg bake delivers on all the luxurious flavor of eggs Florentine, just without the fuss. So, keep the recipe handy for your next brunch, because entertaining should be fun for the entertainer, too!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat Bisquick™ mix, milk, 4 of the eggs, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper with whisk until blended. Stir in spinach, bell peppers and cheeses. Pour into baking dish.
- Bake uncovered 25 minutes. Spray bottom of metal 1/4 cup measuring cup or bottom of small (2-inch diameter) glass with cooking spray; carefully make 8 wells in partially baked mixture in baking dish. Crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake 12 to 16 minutes longer or just until yolks are set. Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make hollandaise sauce as directed on package. Drizzle 1/2 cup of sauce over top of casserole. Top with tomato. Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 310 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
EGGS FLORENTINE
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories brunch, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a 9-inch saucepan. Break each egg into a demitasse cup with a rounded bottom. Smoothly pour eggs into water, and poach 2 to 3 minutes, until as firm as desired. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of warm water.
- If using fresh spinach, stem, wash well and cook in a heavy pan until limp. Drain thoroughly in a sieve, pressing to remove as much water as possible. Pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped, and strain again. If using frozen spinach, defrost in a sieve under hot running water. Press with the back of a spoon to remove as much water as possible.
- Butter inside of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish with 1/2 teaspoon butter.
- To make the sauce, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat, and stir in flour. Whisk thoroughly. Whisk in milk or half-and-half. Stir into the corners to incorporate any bits of flour and butter, and whisk again. Place over low heat, and whisk and stir constantly for 8 minutes. Put in food processor, and process until completely smooth. Combine half the sauce with spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and pinch of nutmeg.
- Preheat broiler, placing rack at highest level. Stir 1/2 cup cheese into remaining sauce.
- Make a smooth layer of the spinach in the buttered pan. With the back of a kitchen spoon make 4 depressions that do not touch and that are about 1 inch from the edge of the pan.
- Drain eggs. Place one in each depression. Divide sauce to cover eggs. Do not let sauce touch sides of pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese all over the top. Place pan on a cookie sheet, and broil 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 771 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help the cooking process go smoothly and quickly.
- Choose Fresh Spinach: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh spinach for your Eggs Florentine. Baby spinach works well as it cooks quickly and evenly.
- Don't Overcook the Eggs: The key to perfect Eggs Florentine is gently poaching the eggs so that the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Cook them for 2-3 minutes or until they reach your desired doneness.
- Make a Creamy and Flavorful Sauce: The sauce is essential for bringing all the flavors of Eggs Florentine together. Use a good quality béchamel sauce as a base and add grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and spinach for extra flavor.
- Assemble with Care: When assembling your Eggs Florentine, place the spinach, eggs, and hollandaise sauce carefully so that they don't break apart. Use a slotted spoon to gently transfer the eggs from the poaching water to the serving dish.
Conclusion:
Eggs Florentine is a classic and elegant brunch or lunch dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. With its combination of tender poached eggs, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach, it's a delicious and satisfying meal. Follow these tips and you'll be able to create a perfect Eggs Florentine every time. Enjoy!
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