Florentine Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish known for its delightful combination of poached eggs, creamy hollandaise sauce, and tender spinach served on toasted English muffins. The dish originates from Gilfeather's Cafe in San Francisco and later gained popularity worldwide due to its elegant presentation, rich flavors, and versatility. In this article, we will explore the art of creating the perfect Florentine Eggs Benedict, guiding you through the process of poaching perfect eggs, preparing a silky hollandaise sauce, and assembling the dish with fresh spinach and toasted English muffins. Along the way, we will provide tips and tricks to ensure a successful and satisfying culinary experience.
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FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT
This version of the popular eggs benedict has been adapted to the microwave oven and is more healthful than the original versions.
Provided by Happy Hippie
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- for eggs, place water in a 1 quart microwave-safe casserole.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 or 3 minutes or until boiling.
- Gently break eggs into water. Prick each yold and white. Cover with waxed paper; cook on high for 2 minutes. Let eggs stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
- For sauce, in a 1 quart microwave-safe bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise dressing, cornstarch, mustard, and red pepper; stir in milk.
- Cook uncovered, on hight for 2 or 3 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. cover; set aside.
- Arrange bread slices or muffin halves on a large microwave-safe plate.
- Top each with one slice of tomato, 3 spinich leaves, and 1/4 of the turkey.
- With a slotted spoon, remove eggs from water; place on top of the turkey slices.
- Spoon some sauce over each serving.
- Cook, uncovered, on high, for 1 or 2 minutes or just until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 222.1, Sodium 356, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4, Protein 11.9
EGGS FLORENTINE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 53m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and nutmeg and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Fill a small saucepan with 3 inches of water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the lemon juice. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Crack an egg in a small bowl, taking care not to break the yolk. Slowly slide the egg into the water. Using a wooden spoon, carefully stir the water around the egg. Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until the white has set and the yolk is still soft. Using a slotted spoon, remove the egg from the water and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- To serve, place a tomato slice on each salad plate and season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 of the spinach sauce over the tomato slice. Top with a poached egg and sprinkle with the crumbled prosciutto. Serve warm.
- Cook's Note: The poached eggs can be made ahead of time if stored in water and refrigerated. Reheat by placing in simmering water for 30 seconds.
EGGS BENEDICT FLORENTINE
Eggs Benedict Florentine with smoked ham.
Provided by Trudie
Categories Breakfast Eggs
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
FLORENTINE EGGS
A wonderful way to spruce up eggs using spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Provided by MIDWESTCINCY
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Scrambled Egg Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, spinach, and cherry tomatoes; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetable mixture and cook until eggs are still soft and halfway cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese to egg mixture; cook until eggs are set and cheeses are melted, 3 to 4 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 567.5 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
EGGS FLORENTINE CUPS
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
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT
We took eggs Benedict-a breakfast favorite-and took things up a notch by adding spinach and tomato for a Florentine-inspired recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Breakfast & Brunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Microwave cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, pepper and garlic powder in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 20 sec.; stir.
- Top muffin halves with bacon, tomatoes, spinach and eggs.
- Serve topped with cream cheese sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
EGGS FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
For our Christmas brunch, I make this variation on a classic eggs Florentine recipe, adding sausage and spinach to make a snappy casserole. Sometimes I mix in fresh peppers or green chiles, so play with it. -Karen Weekley, Washington, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach. Spoon vegetable mixture over sausage., In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended; pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses and paprika. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This means using fresh eggs, vegetables, and herbs.
- Don't overcook the eggs. The eggs should be cooked until they are just set, but still slightly runny in the center.
- Make sure the hollandaise sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream. If the sauce is too thin, cook it over low heat until it thickens.
- Serve the eggs Benedict immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that the eggs and sauce are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Eggs Benedict is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. Whether you are following the classic recipe or trying a variation, you are sure to enjoy this delicious dish.
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