Poached Eggs and Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche with Pistou

Name: Poached Eggs and Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche with Pistou
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves; 1/2 small garlic clove; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 large eggs; 2 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche or egg bread, toasted; Parmesan cheese shavings

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Poached Eggs and Parmesan Cheese Over Toasted Brioche with Pistou

Ingredients

1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves

1/2 small garlic clove

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 large eggs

2 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche or egg bread, toasted

Parmesan cheese shavings

Method

Puree basil, garlic, and oil in mini processor until very smooth. Season pistou to taste with salt and pepper.

Add enough water to medium skillet to measure 1 1/4 inches. Sprinkle salt generously into water. Bring water to simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs 1 at a time and gently slip into water. Cook until egg whites are just set and egg yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes.

Place hot toasts on plates. Top each with Parmesan. Using slotted spoon, transfer 2 eggs, well drained, to each piece of brioche. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of pistou and serve.