Florentine Eggs Food

EGGS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of sauce into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and zest. Set aside and keep warm., Place spinach in a steamer basket. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until wilted and tender., Meanwhile, in a skillet or omelet pan with high sides, bring 2 to 3 in. water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the dish close to the surface of the simmering water, slip the eggs, one at a time, into the water. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken. Lift out of the water with a slotted spoon., Place spinach on each muffin half; top with an egg. Spoon 3 tablespoons sauce over each egg. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve immediately.

EGGS FLORENTINE

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 FLORENTINE MADE EASY

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!

EGGS FLORENTINE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining spinach, the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until all of the spinach wilts, about 3 more minutes. Drain the spinach in a colander and let cool, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Chop the spinach.
• Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Whisk the eggs, milk, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Arrange half of the English muffin pieces in the prepared baking dish. Top with half each of the spinach, scallions and cheese. Top with the remaining English muffin pieces, spinach, scallions and cheese. Pour the egg mixture onto the casserole, then press down on the English muffins to submerge them. Cover with foil and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the casserole, covered, until just set, about 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is lightly browned, about 20 more minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with creme fraiche.

EGGS FLORENTINE SANDWICH

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.

EGGS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• If you're making the hollandaise sauce from scratch, make this first and set it aside. If you're using ready made or packet, leave this for now.
• Butter the muffins and place on an oven tray and turn the grill on to medium to preheat
• If you're using a packet hollandaise sauce, make this now according to the directions and keep on a gentle heat once prepared.
• Put a pan of boiling water on and add a touch of vinegar (optional). Give it a swirl with a spoon, crack and drop the eggs one at a time into the swirling water to give them a good shape. Turn the heat down and gently poach for 2-3 minutes
• Whilst the eggs are poaching, steam the spinach - this can be done in the microwave, but for seconds - keep a very close eye on it or you will have green mush. Recommend you do in 20 seconds bursts until it is wilted, nothing more!
• Arrange the steamed spinach on top of the muffins, top with the poached eggs and pour the hollandaise sauce over the top
• Place the tray under the preheated grill for 1-2 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and just turning golden-brown.
• Bung on to plates and eat immediately.

EGGS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Fill a skillet with 2 inches of water, add salt, then simmer.
• Meanwhile, cook onion in butter in a non-stick skillet until soft; add spinach, cream cheese and milk, cook until creamy, add salt and pepper, keep warm.
• Toast Bread.
• Break 4 eggs at a time into simmering water; cook 1 minute,loosen from bottom of pan with a spatula; poach for 3 to 5 minutes, to desired doness; remove with slotted spoon.
• Top toast with spinach mixture, followed by 2 eggs, repeat proccess until all servings are completed.

FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT

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.

FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT

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.

EGGS FLORENTINE

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.

FLORENTINE EGGS

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.