Jun 09 2026
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Eggs Florentine Recipe

Inspired by Broken Yolk Cafe
Time30m
Serves2

Poached eggs and spinach on an English muffin, topped with hollandaise.

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Ingredients

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Eggs and Spinach

Hollandaise Sauce

Method

Preparing the Spinach and Eggs

  1. 1

    Sauté the Spinach

    In a large pan over medium heat, add the fresh spinach and a pinch of salt. Sauté until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Poach the Eggs

    Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the water. Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Making the Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 3

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until it is completely liquid. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

  2. 4

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is pale and thick.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to emulsify. If the sauce is too thick, add a teaspoon of warm water to reach desired consistency. Season with cayenne pepper to taste.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 6

    Prepare the English Muffins

    While the sauce is being prepared, slice the English muffins in half and toast them until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On each toasted English muffin half, place a generous portion of sautéed spinach. Top with a poached egg and finish with a drizzle of hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with black pepper.

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