Easy Elegant Eggs Florentine
by TheSingingBaker
This breakfast recipe comes from the Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast in Michigan. It was rated in 2004 as one of the best recipes among Country Inns & Bed & Breakfasts. With the exception of the reduction of some cheese to be healthier, I have made it eactly as was published by them back in 2004.
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INGREDIENTS
- 10 ounce Frozen spinach ; chopped and thawed
- 1/2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Red bell pepper ; diced
- 1/2 cup Green bell pepper ; diced
- 9 medium Eggs
- 16 ounce Cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cup Swiss cheese ; shredded
- 6 ounce Feta cheese ; crumbled
- 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter ; melted
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg ; freshly grated
INSTRUCTIONS
Thaw spinach in the microwave at 50% power for 5 minutes. Remove spinach and squeeze out all excess water, set aside. Heat 1/2 TBS of butter in a saute pan and saute the peppers for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add the drained spinach to the peppers and saute for 1-2 more minutes. Take mixture off heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs. Add all 3 cheeses and melted butter. Mix well. Stir in the spinach/pepper mixture and the nutmeg.
Grease a 13 x 9 casserole pan. Pour eggs florentine mixture into prepared pan and bake uncovered in oven for 45-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Slice out squares and serve each with fresh fruit, yogurt, and/or ham slices, if desired.
NOTES
TheSingingBaker
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (1055g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 8 | ||
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| Calories: 1185 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 717 (61%) | ||
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| Total Fat 79.6g | 106 % | |
| Saturated Fat 31.3g | 157 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 26.7g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 8.7g | ||
| Cholesterol 2449.2mg | 754 % | |
| Sodium 1513.6mg | 52 % | |
| Potassium 2116.5mg | 56 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.9g | 7 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 43 % | |
| Sugars, other 14g | ||
| Protein 99.1g | 142 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1185
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