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Classic eggs Florentine with sausage and spinach topped with poached eggs and hollandaise on toasted muffins.

🍳 Classic Eggs Florentine Recipe with Sausage and Spinach

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This Classic Eggs Florentine Recipe with Sausage and Spinach is a savory, protein-packed brunch favorite made with perfectly poached eggs, buttery hollandaise sauce, wilted spinach, and flavorful sausage—all stacked on a toasted English muffin. It’s easy to make, customizable, and ideal for weekend mornings or special breakfasts. Serve it with citrus salad, roasted potatoes, or fresh fruit for the ultimate brunch spread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 English muffins halved and toasted
  • 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage crumbled or sliced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: paprika or chopped chives

Quick Blender Hollandaise Sauce:

  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Dash of cayenne optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the SausageIn a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
    Sauté the SpinachIn the same pan, add butter or olive oil. Sauté the spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
    Poach the EggsBring a shallow pot of water with a splash of vinegar to a gentle simmer. Crack eggs into ramekins and gently slide into the water. Poach for about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
    Prepare the Hollandaise (Blender Method)Add egg yolks and lemon juice to a blender. Blend for 20 seconds. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while blending until the sauce is thick and smooth. Season with salt and cayenne.
    Toast the MuffinsToast muffin halves until golden.
    Assemble the DishOn each muffin half, layer sausage, spinach, a poached egg, and a generous drizzle of hollandaise. Garnish with paprika or chopped chives if desired.

Notes

  • Swap sausage with turkey or plant-based alternatives.
  • Use gluten-free muffins if needed.
  • Prep poached eggs and hollandaise ahead for quicker assembly.
  • Try serving with a citrus salad or roasted potatoes.