Easy Elegant Eggs Florentine

Easy Elegant Eggs Florentine
Easy Elegant Eggs Florentine
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.
  • Preparing Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
  • Served Person: 8
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  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 10 ounce frozen spinach chopped and thawed
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 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
  • Carbohydrate 24.8635146875 g
  • Cholesterol 2449.242375 mg
  • Fat 79.6241903125 g
  • Fiber 10.8510628249943 g
  • Protein 99.12037375 g
  • Saturated Fat 31.305619875 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (1055g)
  • Sodium 1513.565125 mg
  • Sugar 14.0124518625057 g
  • Trans Fat 12.84672275 g
  • Calories 1185 calories

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.