Best 8 Egg Florentine Breakfast Sandwich Recipes

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Egg Florentine breakfast sandwich is a delightful and nutritious way to start your day. With its combination of poached eggs, spinach, and hollandaise sauce, it offers a burst of flavor and a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and creamy richness. Whether you're looking for a special weekend brunch or a quick and easy weekday breakfast, this sandwich is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EGGS FLORENTINE



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This is a basic and elegant recipe for eggs Florentine. Make sure not to overcook it!

Provided by Kel Kel

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
6 large eggs, slightly beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons cream cheese, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach to mushroom mixture and cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir eggs into mushroom-spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until eggs start to firm; flip. Sprinkle cream cheese over egg mixture and cook until cream cheese starts to soften, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 408.3 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 276 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

EGG FLORENTINE BREAKFAST SANDWICH



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Skip the drive-through. This egg sandwich is fresh, wholesome, and a cinch to make. Fast food, indeed.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped (2 cups)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 English muffin, split and lightly toasted
1 ounce sliced Canadian bacon
1 large egg

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium. Whisk in flour and cook until bubbling, about 20 seconds, then whisk in milk, mustard, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, whisking, until mixture is thickened and smooth, 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted and coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and spoon onto bottom half of English muffin.
  • In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp and golden brown at edge, about 3 minutes, flipping once. Place bacon on top of spinach mixture. Return pan to heat and add egg. Cook until white is set but yolk is still runny, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and place on top of bacon. Sandwich with muffin top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

EGGS FLORENTINE MADE EASY



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Eggs Florentine is a classic breakfast or brunch dish. Make the hollandaise in advance, and the rest of the recipe comes together quickly.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Snack     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb./500 g spinach
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup/50 mL white wine vinegar
8 eggs (free range)
4 English muffins
8 tbsp. Hollandaise sauce
Black pepper (to taste)
Garnish: nutmeg (freshly grated)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • First, prepare the spinach. Heat up a pan large enough to hold all the spinach.
  • When it is very hot, add a splash of olive oil and throw in the spinach. Turn it over using tongs for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Do not overcook the spinach or it will become slimy.
  • Tip the spinach into a colander and press out any excess liquid with the back of a spoon. Return the spinach to the pan and divide into four portions. Keep warm by covering with a lid or a tea towel. Preheat the grill.
  • To poach the eggs, bring a pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar. When simmering, gently crack the eggs and slip them into the water without breaking the yolks. Poach the eggs for about 3 minutes or until the whites are set, but the yolks are still soft.
  • Meanwhile, split the muffins and toast them on both sides on the grill. Butter lightly and place onto warmed plates.
  • Put a portion of spinach on each muffin half and keep warm under the grill.
  • When the eggs are done, lift them out with a slotted spoon and pat dry with kitchen paper. Place one on each muffin half and spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of hollandaise and grated nutmeg over top and. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 539 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1186 mg, Sugar 37 g, Fat 49 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EGGS FLORENTINE SANDWICH



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Create a bistro-style sensation with our Eggs Florentine Sandwich recipe. Baby spinach leaves are the secret to our delightful Eggs Florentine Sandwich.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 egg
dash cracked black pepper
1 English muffin, split, toasted
1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
1 KRAFT Slim Cut Mozzarella Cheese Slice, cut in half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in small skillet on medium heat.
  • Add egg; cook 3 min. on each side or until white is completely set and yolk is cooked to desired doneness. Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Fill muffin halves with spinach, egg and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 205 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

FLORENTINE EGG BAKE



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This flavorful breakfast bake comes together quickly using handy convenience foods, including refrigerated hash browns, biscuit mix and store-bought pesto. For a seafood variation, replace the ham with crabmeat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
4 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed
4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, coarsely chopped
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the hash browns and oil. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. , Combine the spinach and Swiss cheese; sprinkle over crust. Top with ham. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and pesto. Combine the biscuit mix, salt and pepper; add to egg mixture. Stir in the Asiago cheese. Pour over ham. , Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 253mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

EGGS BENEDICT FLORENTINE



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Eggs Benedict Florentine with smoked ham.

Provided by Trudie

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch ground white pepper
½ cup butter, cut into small cubes
salt to taste
1 pinch ground paprika
1 teaspoon white vinegar
8 large eggs
8 slices Deli Thin Smoked Ham-Water Added OM
½ cup fresh spinach, or to taste
4 medium English muffins, split
2 tablespoons butter, softened, or to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare Hollandaise: Whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and pepper in a pan over low heat. Add 1/2 of the butter and continue to whisk until the butter is melted and incorporated. Add remaining butter and salt and whisk until melted. Sprinkle in paprika. Turn heat off and cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Fill a large saucepan with 5 to 8 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar and reduce heat to low. Carefully break eggs into the simmering water and cook until whites are firm and the yolks have thickened but are not hard, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, dab on a kitchen towel to remove excess water, and place onto a warm plate.
  • While the eggs are poaching heat ham in a skillet over medium-high heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes, microwave spinach sprinkled with a little water on a plate for 30 seconds, and toast English muffins.
  • Spread butter on toasted muffins. Top each half with a slice of ham, some spinach, and a poached egg. Drizzle with a healthy helping of Hollandaise and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 768 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 24.1 g, Sodium 862.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SKILLET EGGS FLORENTINE



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Simple and fresh, I think this makes for a nice late breakfast or weekend brunch. I would serve this with English muffins and fresh fruit. Adapted from a recipe from the Canada Egg Marketing Agency.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups skim milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt & pepper
10 ounces fresh spinach leaves, cooked, chopped and well-drained
8 eggs
1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large, non-stick skillet, melt butter; sauté mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat until golden.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually stir in milk and cook until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in mustard and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add spinach. With back of a spoon, make 8 indentations in spinach mixture. Break one egg into each well. Cover and cook on medium-low for 6 to 8 minutes or until egg whites are set.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while hot, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 448.1, Sodium 481.8, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 24.7

EGGS FLORENTINE CUPS



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I'm always looking for creative ways to use up the baby spinach I have in my fridge. I'm also a fanatic about making sure my children get a nutritious breakfast. So I make these up the night before, bake them in the morning and breakfast is done! If there are any leftovers, I reheat them for a quick lunch or dinner. -Jan Charles, Greeneville, TN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices deli ham, 1/8-inch thick
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups fresh spinach
6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Press ham slices into 6 greased foil muffin cup liners; set aside., In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Add spinach; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until wilted. Divide spinach mixture among ham cups. Top each with 1 tablespoon of cream, 1 teaspoon of cheese and a dash of salt and pepper. Break 1 egg into each cup., Bake until eggs are set, 15-17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 209mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spinach, eggs, and bread will make all the difference in the flavor of your sandwich.
  • Cook the eggs to your liking: You can fry, scramble, or poach the eggs, depending on your preference.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're cooking multiple eggs, make sure to give them enough space so that they can cook evenly.
  • Season liberally: Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Use a good quality bread: A thick, sturdy bread will hold up well to all the ingredients in the sandwich.
  • Assemble the sandwich carefully: Layer the ingredients in a way that ensures that each bite is flavorful and satisfying.

Conclusion:

Egg Florentine breakfast sandwich is a delicious and satisfying way to start your day. It's packed with protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, and it's sure to keep you feeling full and energized all morning long. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this sandwich at home in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, give this recipe a try!

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