Poached Egg Brioche
- 12 large eggs (or 24 small eggs)
- 12 brioche slices, lightly toasted
- 12 thin slices Canadian bacon or smoked ham
- 12 slices tomato (from 2 to 3 tomatoes)
- 12 thin slices red onion (from 1 medium onion)
- 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
- 1.
- Preheat broiler.
- Line 13- by 9-inch baking dish (or large rimmed baking dish) with aluminum foil.
- 2.
- Over high heat, bring large pot of water to boil, then reduce heat to medium.
- Crack 4 eggs, 1 at a time, into simmering water.
- Poach until whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Poach remaining eggs, 4 at a time.
- 3.
- In baking dish, place 12 brioche slices.
- Top each with 1 slice Canadian bacon, 1 slice tomato, 1 slice onion, and 1 (or 2 if using small eggs) poached egg.
- Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Cheddar and 1 tablespoon Swiss cheese.
- Broil until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle each egg with paprika and serve immediately.
- Can be prepared in advance and placed under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.
eggs, brioche slices, thin, tomato, thin slices red onion, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, paprika
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/poached-egg-brioche-234242 (may not work)