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Creamy Eggs Florentine Recipe Easy 5-Minute Zesty Hollandaise Sauce

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A quick and easy creamy eggs Florentine with a zesty lemon and cayenne hollandaise sauce, featuring garlicky sautéed spinach and soft scrambled eggs for a comforting and fresh breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed (washed and stems removed)
  • 4 large eggs, preferably at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 English muffins or crusty bread, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spinach: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant without browning. Add fresh spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. Make the hollandaise sauce: In a small saucepan or double boiler, combine egg yolks, lemon juice, white vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk continuously over low heat. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a slow stream while whisking. Cook for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Stir in cayenne pepper and adjust seasoning with salt and more lemon juice if desired. Keep warm over very low heat or a warm water bath, stirring occasionally. If sauce gets too…
  3. Cook the creamy eggs: Crack eggs into a bowl and add heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk gently to combine. Heat skillet over low-medium heat and add a small pat of butter. Pour in egg mixture and let sit for a few seconds, then gently stir with a spatula in slow folds, scraping the pan’s bottom. Cook until eggs are softly set but still creamy and slightly runny, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  4. Assemble the dish: If using, toast English muffin halves until golden. Place wilted spinach on top of the toast, then spoon creamy eggs over the spinach. Generously drizzle zesty hollandaise sauce over everything.
  5. Final touches: Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and a few lemon zest shavings for brightness. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cook eggs over low heat and stir gently to keep them creamy. Whisk hollandaise sauce constantly over low heat and add melted butter slowly to prevent curdling. If sauce splits, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water. Avoid browning garlic when sautéing spinach to prevent bitterness. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor. Leftovers should be eaten within 24 hours and reheated gently; hollandaise sauce does not reheat well.

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