Spinach Pesto Scrambled Eggs on Garlic Brioche with Country Ham
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 (1/2-inch thick) slices brioche
- 4 (1/4-inch thick) slices bone-in boiled ham
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Spinach Pesto, recipe follows
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 3 1/2 ounces Asiago cheese, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
- Add garlic and distribute evenly, then add brioche and coat on both sides with garlic butter.
- Toast over low heat so garlic doesn't burn until slightly brown and crisp.
- Remove to a plate.
- Wipe the pan with a paper towel, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add the ham.
- Cook the ham over medium heat to brown slightly on both sides and to heat through.
- Remove to a plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, and shallot.
- In a nonstick skillet over low heat, melt remaining butter.
- Cook egg mixture over low heat, whisking the entire time so the eggs form little loose curds.
- Serve eggs over brioche and dollop top with Spinach Pesto.
- In a food processor, pulse to blend, spinach, walnuts, garlic and cheese.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- While machine is running, drizzle in oil until the mixture forms a loose paste.
- Season, to taste, with pepper.
- Yield: 1 1/4 cups
butter, clove garlic, brioche, eggs, heavy cream, shallot, salt, baby spinach, walnuts, clove garlic, cheese, extravirgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/spinach-pesto-scrambled-eggs-on-garlic-brioche-with-country-ham-recipe.html (may not work)