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Mollet Eggs Florentine

Mollet Eggs Florentine: A Decadent Twist on Your Brunch Game

Discover the joy of cooking Mollet Eggs Florentine—a delightful blend of poached eggs, fresh spinach, and Mornay sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 4 large Eggs Ideally organic for best results
For the Spinach
  • 2 pounds Spinach Fresh leaves, can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For spinach
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For Mornay sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Adjust to taste; 1/2 teaspoon for sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper For spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper For sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg Adds aroma to spinach
For the Mornay Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Gruyère or Emmenthaler Cheese Grated
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half Or substitute with whole milk
  • 1 large Egg Yolk For richness
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Or substitute with Pecorino Romano

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • Ovenproof dish

Method
 

Directions
  1. Begin by bringing 4-6 cups of water to a boil. Prick the round end of each egg, then lower them into the boiling water. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes. Cool the eggs under cold running water.
  2. In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 2 pounds of spinach and cook for 1 minute. Drain, cool under cold water, and chop. Sauté in a skillet with 3 tablespoons of butter, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg for 2 minutes.
  3. In an ovenproof dish, arrange the sautéed spinach as the base. Place the cooled eggs on top and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of cheese.
  4. In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour, add 1 cup of half-and-half gradually, and cook until boiling while whisking. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Cool sauce for 6-8 minutes, then whisk in egg yolk.
  5. Coat eggs with Mornay sauce, sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of Parmesan, and broil for about 5 minutes until bubbling and browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 480mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped herbs for extra flavor.

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