Easy Baked Eggs Florentine for Two
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Baked Eggs Florentine for Two, a delightful dish that’s perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner. This recipe combines creamy sauce, tender spinach, and perfectly baked eggs, creating a luxurious meal that feels special yet is incredibly simple to prepare. Whether you’re enjoying it on a lazy weekend or sharing it with someone you love, this dish is sure to impress. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, you can savor every bite without any fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves two
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup butter (50g)
- 2 banana shallots (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 â…“ cups baby spinach (300g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (250ml)
- ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 large free-range eggs
- ¼ cup vegetarian Parmesan cheese (30g)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 392F / 200C.
- Melt butter in an ovenproof skillet over low-medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute. Gradually add spinach until wilted, seasoning with black pepper and sea salt.
- In a separate saucepan, combine heavy cream, nutmeg, and Dijon mustard; bring to a gentle boil while stirring until thickened.
- Create hollows in the spinach mixture and crack an egg into each hollow. Pour the cream sauce around the eggs and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with a lid and bake for about 10 minutes; remove the lid during the last five minutes for a golden finish.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 490mg