Poached Eggs And Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche W Pistou Recipe

This elegant yet incredibly quick brunch or breakfast recipe (from Bon Appetit, August 2008) will impress! Perfectly poached eggs and creamy Parmesan cheese sit atop crispy toasted brioche, all drizzled with vibrant pistou (France's zesty answer to pesto). Ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 782.1 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Poached Eggs And Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche W Pistou

  1. Combine 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a mini-food processor. Puree until completely smooth.
  2. Season the pistou generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Add 1 1/4 inches of water to a medium skillet. Sprinkle generously with salt.
  4. Bring the salted water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  5. Crack 2 eggs one at a time directly into the simmering water.
  6. Poach for 3-4 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
  7. While eggs poach, toast 2 slices of brioche until golden brown.
  8. Top each slice of toast with 1-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Carefully remove the poached eggs from the skillet using a slotted spoon, allowing excess water to drain.
  10. Place 2 poached eggs on top of each Parmesan-topped brioche slice.
  11. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  12. Drizzle generously with pistou and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

46g

Carbs

17g