Eggs Florentine

An indulgent weekend brunch featuring poached eggs and steamed spinach on muffins, topped with homemade hollandaise sauce and grilled.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 828.2 kcals 1656.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.2 grams 52.4 grams
Fat 68.4 grams 136.8 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Butter
cut into cubes, to be melted
25
g
Butter
remaining cubes for hollandaise
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
4
piece
Eggs
free-range, poached
Fruits
0.5
tbsp
GrainsCereals
2
piece
English Muffins
split in half and buttered
Liquids
0.5
tbsp
Water
cold
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
White Pepper
freshly ground
Vegetables
2
handful
Baby Spinach
steamed

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to a medium setting.
  • Melt 75g of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  • Beat egg yolks in a bowl over simmering water until pale and thick.
  • Add water, lemon juice, and seasoning to the yolks and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in half of the remaining solid butter until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and beat in the final piece of solid butter.
  • Whisk in the 75g melted butter slowly until the sauce reaches cream consistency.
  • Place buttered muffins on a baking tray.
  • Layer steamed spinach, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce onto the muffins.
  • Grill for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  • Serve the eggs Florentine immediately on plates.