Description

This Easy Baked Eggs Florentine brings together delicious spinach, rich cream, and perfectly baked eggs for a delightful meal that’s simple to prepare—ideal for brunch or a comforting 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, then set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and cook the garlic and shallot until fragrant and softened, without browning.
Add the spinach 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 evenly across the surface.
Carefully crack one egg into each well, keeping the yolks intact.
Pour the cream around the eggs, then 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

Using day-old bread will maximize crunchiness and texture.
Feel free to substitute or add other herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor.
This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy yolks.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 200mg