Eggs Benedict Florentine
Make a special breakfast at home. You can serve it to your guests.
The dish has smoked ham, spinach, and eggs on toasted English muffins with a sauce.
It's a nice meal to share with others.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 27, 2026Share
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Make a special breakfast at home. You can serve it to your guests.
The dish has smoked ham, spinach, and eggs on toasted English muffins with a sauce.
It's a nice meal to share with others.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
6 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch ground white pepper
0.5 cup butter, cut into small cubes
salt to taste
1 pinch ground paprika
1 teaspoon white vinegar
8 large eggs
8 slices Deli Thin Smoked Ham-Water Added OM
0.5 cup fresh spinach, or to taste
4 medium English muffins, split
2 tablespoons butter, softened, or to taste
Instructions
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To make the sauce, whisk together 6 large egg yolks, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and a pinch of ground white pepper in a pan over low heat. Add half of the 0.5 cup butter and whisk until it's melted. Add the rest of the butter and some salt, whisk until melted. Sprinkle in a pinch of ground paprika. Turn off the heat and cover.
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Fill a large saucepan with 5 to 8 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add 1 teaspoon white vinegar and reduce heat to low. Break 8 large eggs into the water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and dab on a kitchen towel.
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While the eggs are cooking, heat 8 slices of Deli Thin Smoked Ham in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Microwave 0.5 cup fresh spinach with a little water on a plate for 30 seconds. Toast 4 medium English muffins.
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Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter on the toasted muffins. Put a slice of ham, some spinach, and a poached egg on each half. Drizzle with the sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 636 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 47g
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Saturated Fat 24g
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Cholesterol 768mg
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Sodium 863mg
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Total Carbohydrate 29g
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Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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