Eggs Florentine Recipe (PERFECT Lighter Brunch Idea!)

This Excellent Eggs Florentine recipe is a  twist on a traditional breakfast dish.  Find out how to make Eggs Florentine in this delicious meal! 

Eggs Florentine Recipe – SO GOOD!

If you’re looking for a lower carb breakfast or dinner option you are in the right spot.  This Eggs Florentine recipe is definitely a winner!

It is a quick dinner option and is also an economical meal too.  Your family will love this one and it’s just perfect for a lighter brunch after a few (ahem!) heavier meals 🙂

🍴 Menu Planning Note: You can also find this recipe in Week 4 of our Low Calorie Menu Plan!

What is Eggs Florentine?

A classic Eggs Florentine is usually Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce, a toasted English muffin, and the addition of steamed spinach. However, for this recipe we aren’t being that traditional and have switched things up to lighten the calories!

Why is it called Florentine?

The word Florentine relates to the use of spinach leaves in a recipe. It also refers back to recipes developed in the style of the Italian region of Florence.

How to make Eggs Florentine:

You’ll need these ingredients to get started:

• butter
• sliced mushrooms
• garlic
• fresh spinach
• eggs
• low-fat cream cheese

To get started making Eggs Florentine, you’ll take a large skillet, and melt your butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes.

Stir eggs into vegetable mixture; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until eggs start to firm. Using two spatulas, carefully flip. Sprinkle cream cheese pieces over egg mixture and cook until cream cheese starts to soften and eggs are done.

We omitted the typical olive oil and heavy cream to make this dish lighter.  I love that it’s super easy to make and can be used for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!

What to serve with this dish:

A big fruit salad is the perfect compliment to Eggs Florentine as well as a homemade biscuits, breads or muffins. Here are a few recipes to get you started!

• fruit kabobs or fruit salad
• homemade biscuits
• muffins
• banana bread
• garlic pull apart bread

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Excellent Eggs Florentine

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Dinner

Servings: 6

Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 oz pkg fresh spinach
• 12 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 6 Tbsps low-fat cream cheese, cut into small pieces

Instructions

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, 2-3 minutes.
• Stir eggs into vegetable mixture; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until eggs start to firm. Using two spatulas, carefully flip. Sprinkle cream cheese pieces over egg mixture and cook until cream cheese starts to soften and eggs are done.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g

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