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Baked Eggs Florentine

Baked Eggs Florentine  ~ a simple but delicious dish of baked eggs with spinach.  This satisfying low carb recipe makes an elegant breakfast, brunch, or cozy dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lice bread torn into rough crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 large shallot
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chopped tarragon
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Set oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Add a tablespoon of oil to a skillet and stir fry the bread crumbs for about 10 minutes until they are browned and crispy. Hit them with a little salt and pepper, and add the thyme. Set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and saute the garlic and shallot for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts. Season with a pinch of salt.
  4. Put the spinach in the bottom of a gratin dish. Make four little indents for the eggs, and space them evenly around the dish.
  5. Crack an egg into each indent. Pour the cream around the eggs, and top with the tarragon. Sprinkle with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Finish with a dusting of fresh nutmeg.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the whites are just set but the yolks are runny. Top with the breadcrumbs and more fresh herbs, if you like. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 eggs Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 10.5g (4%) Protein 9.45g (19%) Fat 26.36g (41%) Saturated Fat 9.92g (50%) Sodium 361.41mg (15%) Fiber 1.96g (8%) Sugar 3.19g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 eggs
Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 10.5g 4%
Protein 9.45g 19%
Fat 26.36g 41%
Saturated Fat 9.92g 50%
Sodium 361.41mg 15%
Fiber 1.96g 8%
Sugar 3.19g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.