Skip the long wait at your local brunch spot by recreating eggs Florentine at home. In this classic dish, , garlicky sautéed spinach, and a rich, lemony top a toasted English muffin. This version adds parmesan to the English muffin for even extra savoriness. Hollandaise can be tricky to get right, but the tips below will help you achieve the perfect creamy sauce that won't break. This is satisfying all on its own, but for a , pull out all the stops with
, , and a big glass of orange juice to accompany. It's a restaurant-worthy meal you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home—no tipping required.
What's the difference between eggs Benedict and eggs Florentine?
The two brunch dishes are super similar, but there is one major difference. Traditionally, has a layer of Canadian bacon. Eggs Florentine, however, skips the bacon for tender sautéd spinach. Don't worry, both are topped with a perfectly poached egg and plenty of hollandaise.
How do you keep hollandaise from breaking?
Keep the blender going at low speed; you want the blades going just fast enough that the melted butter will emulsify with the egg yolks. Add the butter very slowly so the mixture doesn’t become too warm and serve the sauce right away. It will lose its silkiness as it cools and could separate if reheated.
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