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Baked Eggs Florentine

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Baked Eggs Florentine is a luxurious dish featuring creamy spinach, Dijon-infused sauce, and perfectly baked eggs topped with golden parmesan. It’s a comforting yet elegant one-pan meal ideal for brunch or a cozy dinner.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

2 banana shallots, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 ⅓ cups baby spinach

1 cup heavy cream

½ teaspoon grated nutmeg

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

4 large free-range eggs

¼ cup parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Freshly cracked black pepper, for serving

¼ teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C).

In an ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over low to medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook for about 10 minutes until golden.

Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Gradually stir in the spinach in thirds, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more. Season with black pepper and salt.

In a separate saucepan, heat the cream with nutmeg and Dijon mustard. Stir often until the cream thickens and begins to boil gently.

Create four hollows in the cooked spinach and gently crack an egg into each.

Pour the cream around the eggs and sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

Cover the skillet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the top.

Garnish with chopped parsley and freshly cracked pepper. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use smoked salmon, mushrooms, or kale for variations.
  • Prep spinach and cream mix ahead, but bake eggs just before serving.
  • Thaw and drain frozen spinach thoroughly before use.
  • Use a 10-inch ovenproof skillet for best results.
  • Covering the skillet while baking ensures gentle egg cooking.

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