Description

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Easy Baked Eggs Florentine with its creamy texture and fresh ingredients. This dish combines sautéed spinach, eggs, and a hint of nutmeg, making it a beautiful and satisfying choice for brunch or a light dinner.

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 before transferring 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 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 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

Day-old bread works best for creating a crunchy texture.
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream and fresh herbs.
Be careful not to overbake, as you want the yolks to remain soft.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 275mg