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Eggs Benedict Florentine Recipe

Eggs Benedict Florentine Recipe

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Eggs Benedict Florentine is a delicious twist on the classic Eggs Benedict dish, featuring a bed of garlicky sautéed spinach on an English muffin, topped with a perfectly poached egg and drizzled with creamy Hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients

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Eggs:

  • 8 eggs

Sautéed Spinach:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz. baby spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste

English Muffins:

  • 4 English muffins

Hollandaise Sauce:

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 Tablespoons hot water
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup salted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Boil Water: Boil a kettle of water.
  2. Poach Eggs: Prepare poached eggs using the cold poached method.
  3. Prepare Spinach: Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add spinach, season, and cook until wilted.
  4. Toast Muffins: Toast English muffins until golden.
  5. Assemble: Place spinach on muffin halves, top with poached egg.
  6. Make Hollandaise: Blend egg yolks, hot water, and lemon juice. Slowly add melted butter while blending.
  7. Finish: Drizzle Hollandaise over eggs, garnish as desired, and serve.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the Hollandaise sauce.
  • Ensure the eggs are fresh for the best poaching results.

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Keywords: Eggs Benedict Florentine, Breakfast, Brunch, Hollandaise Sauce, Poached Eggs, Spinach