EGG FLORENTINE (23 March 2010)

EGG FLORENTINE

Ingredients:

• 1 package (10 ounces) chopped frozen spinach
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 8 eggs, poached
• salt and pepper to taste
• grated Parmesan cheese or shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

Cook spinach according to package instructions.
Prepare white sauce. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add flour; blend well. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

Place spinach in a lightly buttered shallow baking dish. Arrange cooked, drained eggs over the top of the spinach then pour white sauce over eggs. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cheese. Bake eggs at 400° for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Recipe for eggs serves 4.