Description

Experience the delightful combination of fresh spinach, seasoned eggs, and rich cream in Easy Baked Eggs Florentine. This dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or brunch that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

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1 ½ slices bread day-old works best for crunch
4 tablespoon olive oil divided for cooking and sautéing
2 ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves finely stripped from stems
3 cloves garlic minced for even flavor
1 large shallot finely chopped for sweetness
7 oz baby spinach washed and well dried
6 large eggs room temperature for even baking
¾ cup heavy cream full-fat for richness
1 ½ tablespoon fresh tarragon finely chopped
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg grated just before using
salt fine sea salt preferred
black pepper freshly cracked

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet, add the torn bread, and cook while stirring until deeply golden and crisp. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme, then set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and cook the garlic and shallot, stirring constantly until fragrant and softened without browning.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook just until wilted, seasoning lightly with salt, then remove from heat.
Spread the spinach evenly in the bottom of a gratin dish and create six shallow wells spaced evenly across the surface.
Carefully crack one egg into each well, keeping the yolks intact.
Pour the cream around the eggs, sprinkle with tarragon, salt, pepper, and a light dusting of nutmeg.
Bake until the egg whites are just set but the yolks remain soft, about 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, scatter the toasted breadcrumbs over the top, add extra herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Using day-old bread enhances the crunchiness of the dish.
Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for a more uniform cooking process.
Feel free to add extra herbs or toppings to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 456
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 210mg