Eggs Florentine is a delightful variation of the classic Eggs Benedict, offering a lighter, healthier option by swapping out the ham for fresh spinach. This elegant dish combines poached eggs, wilted spinach, and a rich, buttery hollandaise sauce, all served atop a toasted English muffin. Originating from the culinary world of French-inspired American breakfasts, Eggs Florentine has become a beloved brunch staple, known for its creamy, indulgent flavors balanced by the freshness of the spinach.
The key to a perfect Eggs Florentine lies in its delicate balance of textures. The poached eggs should have a runny yolk, which, when broken, blends beautifully with the creamy hollandaise sauce. The spinach, often sautéed with a bit of garlic or nutmeg, adds an earthy, slightly bitter contrast that complements the richness of the egg and sauce. The hollandaise sauce itself, made from egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, is the crown jewel of this dish, providing a smooth, velvety texture and a tangy depth of flavor that ties everything together.
While Eggs Florentine is often enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch dish, it’s also a versatile option for a light lunch or dinner. It pairs wonderfully with a side of roasted potatoes, a light salad, or even fresh fruit, making it suitable for various occasions. Some variations of the dish may include other greens or herbs, but spinach remains the star ingredient, providing both flavor and color.
This dish is a great choice for those looking for something indulgent yet not too heavy. The balance of fresh vegetables, rich sauce, and tender poached eggs makes Eggs Florentine a perfect combination of comfort and sophistication. This is a must-have breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 egg Poached
- 1 cup spinach Fresh, sautéed
- 1 tablespoon butter For sautéing
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar For poaching
- 1 English muffin Toasted
- 1/4 cup hollandaise sauce Prepared
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a simmer and add the white vinegar.
- Carefully crack and poach the eggs in the simmering water for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the English muffin halves.
- Place sautéed spinach on each toasted muffin half.
- Top each with a poached egg.
- Drizzle hollandaise sauce over the eggs and serve immediately.
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Good recipe, but it took way longer to cook than I thought. Next time I’ll prepare everything first.
I totally get that! Prepping everything ahead of time really helps. What do you think about adding some cheese to the recipe?
I found it pretty quick! Maybe it’s just the stove? Mine cooks fast. But sounds good anyway.
I tried this but I don’t understand why vinegar is needed in the egg poaching? It didn’t work well for me, ended up a mess.
Delicious! The hollandaise was creamy and the eggs turned out perfect. Will make again!
This was so good! The hollandaise sauce made it fancy. My family loved it!
Eggs? Spinach? This recipe sounds healthy but who has time for all this in the morning? Too complicated!
This was delicious! The hollandaise sauce just made it perfect. Will make again!
Can’t believe people like spinach! Not for me, but the recipe seemed easy.
English muffins work, but why not use bagels? Wouldn’t that be tastier? 🤔
Bagels might be good, but they might be too chewy for this dish. English muffins soak up the sauce better! 🍳
I don’t know, I think English muffins have that perfect crunch with the hollandaise. Just feels right! 🤷♂️
Yumm!! I added some cheese and it was perfect! Definitely making again.
I didn’t have hollandaise, so I just used ketchup. It was okay, but not the same.
Ketchup? That’s a bold move! 😂 But hey, if it worked for you, who am I to judge?
Wow, just wow! My brunch game is officially leveled up! 🌟 Thanks for this!
Looks great, but I don’t think the hollandaise is really necessary. Can’t you just use ketchup?
This looks so delicious! I’m going to try it for my weekend brunch. Thanks for sharing!
This recipe is a waste of time. I just get my breakfast at the cafe. Why cook?
I tried poaching the eggs like this but it was a total mess. 😩 They just fell apart and I gave up!