Poached eggs with spinach and Comté milk
The combination of eggs with spinach is always a winner, but this recipe elevates it to another level with the original and delicious flavour added by the Comté milk.
22 K 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 7 min.
Easy
12 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: January 19th 2022
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
1 kg 200 g cooked spinach - 2
12 Poacheds eggs - 3
450 g Comté cheese - 4
750 g whole milk - 5
salt - 6
pepper - Total weight: 3,000 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 60 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 1 hour 7 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 40 min.
Prepare 1 kg 200 g cooked spinach and 12 Poacheds eggs. Keep them hot and heat the plates (important).
Stage 2 - 5 min.
The Comté milk
Grate 450 g Comté cheese, but not too finely.Stage 3 - 5 min.
Pour 750 g whole milk into a small saucepan on medium heat. Pepper lightly and bring to a simmer.
Stage 4
Add the grated Comté a little at a time, stirring constantly...
Stage 5 - 5 min.
...until it is all gradually melted in.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Finish with a quick blast from a blender to emulsify.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Dressing the plates
On the hot plates, arrange a bed of cooked spinach.Stage 8 - 2 min.
Sit a hot poached egg (or 2 if you have a hearty appetite) on top.
Stage 9 - 4 min.
Pour a generous amount of Comté milk over.
Stage 10
Serve immediately, leaving your guests to split open the egg themselves, or do this just before serving.
Remarks
The spinach and poached eggs can be prepared in advance, just leaving the Comté milk to make at the last minute.
Keeping: Should be eaten right away.
Source: Home made, based on a recipe by Romuald Fassenet (Meilleur Ouvrier de France)
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 480 RDI=190 % | 390 RDI=40 % | 430 RDI=70 % | 3,570 RDI=180 % | 14,930 RDI: 180 % |
| Per 100 g | 20 RDI=6 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 120 RDI=6 % | 500 RDI: 6 % |
| Per person | 40 RDI=20 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 40 RDI=5 % | 300 RDI=20 % | 1,250 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 14.40 €
- Per person : 1.20 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked spinach
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Whole milk
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Comté cheese
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