A sophisticated eggs Florentine ready in just 30 minutes.

A slice of seedy bread would be excellent, too.

What Is Eggs Florentine?

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This led to the term “Florentine” being associated with recipes that feature spinach.

verify to measure out all of your ingredients before starting.

Serve promptly for the best flavor and texture.

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Can I Make Eggs Florentine Ahead?

To do this, prepare the sauteed spinach the night before using.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container, and reheat on the stovetop when needed.

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you’re free to also prepare the hollandaise and poached eggs about an hour in advance.

Keep the hollandaise warm in a thermos or over a warm water bath, and refrigerate the poached eggs.

Before using, drop the eggs into simmering water for a few seconds to quickly reheat.

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), plus2Tbsp.salted butter, divided

1largegarlic clove, thinly sliced (about 2 tsp.)

1(10-oz.)pkg.

Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.

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Add spinach, and cook, tossing often, until almost all wilted, about 2 minutes.

Add cream, and continue tossing until combined and spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat, and cover to keep warm.

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Warm butter and water:

Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium.

Reduce heat to low, and keep warm over low until ready to use.

Add water to a separate medium saucepan, filling to a depth of 1 inch.

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Bring to a simmer over medium; reduce heat to low.

Start hollandaise:

Whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice in a large heatproof bowl.

Place bowl over hot water, making sure water does not touch bottom of bowl.

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Set aside, and cover to keep warm.

(To reheat, place bowl back over warm water, and whisk until warmed through.)

Simmer until whites are set and yolks are runny, about 4 minutes.

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Using a slotted spoon, transfer poached eggs to a plate; blot dry with paper towels.

Repeat with remaining eggs.

Assemble:

Arrange 2 English muffin halves on each plate.

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Mound spinach on English muffins.

Top with poached eggs.

Spoon hollandaise sauce evenly over eggs, and garnish with black pepper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eggs Florentine replaces the Canadian bacon typically found in eggs Benedict with sauteed spinach.

Eggs Florentine is traditionally prepared with hollandaise sauce.

Yes, eggs Florentine is a vegetarian dish.

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