Poached Egg Brioche

8 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

  1. 1
    1.
  2. 2
    Preheat broiler.
  3. 3
    Line 13- by 9-inch baking dish (or large rimmed baking dish) with aluminum foil.
  4. 4
    2.
  5. 5
    Over high heat, bring large pot of water to boil, then reduce heat to medium.
  6. 6
    Crack 4 eggs, 1 at a time, into simmering water.
  7. 7
    Poach until whites are set but yolks are still soft, about 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  9. 9
    Poach remaining eggs, 4 at a time.
  10. 10
    3.
  11. 11
    In baking dish, place 12 brioche slices.
  12. 12
    Top each with 1 slice Canadian bacon, 1 slice tomato, 1 slice onion, and 1 (or 2 if using small eggs) poached egg.
  13. 13
    Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon Cheddar and 1 tablespoon Swiss cheese.
  14. 14
    Broil until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  15. 15
    Sprinkle each egg with paprika and serve immediately.
  16. 16
    Can be prepared in advance and placed under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes before serving.

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